Two of my favourite songs, one for the Season, one for always. May your Christmas be a little light that shineth and a spark of hope.
Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
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Whispering hope
Oh, how welcome Thy voice
Making my heart
In its sorrow rejoice
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Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas Arti!
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All the best to you and yours––that include the Dashwoods and everyone there! (Pls. leave me with an updated link to your blog.)
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“Whispering Hope” was one of my mother’s favorites; she often sang it while working in the kitchen. I haven’t heard it in some time, so thanks for reminding me, Arti. It is a song for all seasons, just as our carols and hymns make Christmas even more special. Merry Christmas to you, and best wishes for the New Year to you and yours!
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Greetings from the Big T! Yes, all the best hymns, tested and true, through all ages, and for all times, not just the Christmas Season. BTW, this is a little decoration in the house here, and can you see the shadow of the cross there?
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A very Merry Christmas to you!
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Beautiful words. A very Joyous Christmas to you!
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Joyeux Noël, Arti!
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Et bonne année à toi, Emma!
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Merry Christmas 🎄 Arti!
And thank you for the lovely words in which you grace the pages of your blog each week for us to read. It’s a blessing.
One day, I feel there is a book in you waiting to be born.
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Thanks for your regular visit to the Pond and constant support, Heather! Yes, I wish someday there would be a book entitled Ripple Effects. 🙂
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I hope your Christmas was filled with joy and love. And given your plans, I know it was! Merriest to you, my friend!
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What lovely wishes Arti. Thankyou – and back to you, double! Look fonard to “seeing”you again in 2022 for more book and film talk.
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So few people even know Whispering Hope, a song my mother loves. Merry Christmas, friend.
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Haha that sure dates me… but I don’t mind and glad to have had the experience of being raised ‘old school’ with SATB hymnals. 😄
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Simply Beautiful!
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