Here is a special song that evokes memories of my childhood when we lived in Arlington. In the early and mid 1960s there were no streetlights in our neighborhood and when we awoke before dawn on Christmas morning it was so very quiet and still with the moon and stars still twinkling in the cold sky. If you have any special memories or pictures from your Christmases past we would love for you to share them with the group. Any special unexpected gifts, visitors or even funny things that might have happened -- please share. Sometimes the Holidays bring the unexpected and if you have a special memory of a loved one or an event please feel free to share that with us, too. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you. :-) Here are the lyrics to the song posted below: The 1926 English version by Jesse Edgar Middleton. Twas in the moon of winter-time When all the birds had fled, That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, And wandering hunters heard the hymn: Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. Within a lodge of broken bark The tender Babe was found, A ragged robe of rabbit skin Enwrappd His beauty round; But as the hunter braves drew nigh, The angel song rang loud and high... Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. The earliest moon of wintertime Is not so round and fair As was the ring of glory On the helpless infant there. The chiefs from far before him knelt With gifts of fox and beaver pelt. Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. O children of the forest free, O sons of Manitou, The Holy Child of earth and heaven Is born today for you. Come kneel before the radiant Boy Who brings you beauty, peace and joy. Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria. https://youtube/watch?v=khQlkRcTdN0
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 12:26:52 +0000