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| O holy night, the soul feels its worth |
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Mankind had such a glorious beginning: 1:26 And God said, "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness"
Created in the likeness of God Himself! But it didn’t take long for us to collectively turn away from our Creator: 3:12 All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.
No longer was there anything innately good about mankind. Any perceived good was just prideful illusion.
But then God got involved, sending his Son into the world and setting the wheels in motion for the full realization of God’s long-planned salvation. I’m convinced the joy of Christmas Eve is most felt by those who see the collective plight of humanity and feel that plight personally. As a result of this plight, the human soul continuously fights feelings of worthlessness. But when we recognize the lengths to which God went on this night 2,000 years ago to restore us to where we once were, the soul can’t help but feel its true worth in God’s eyes!
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
O holy night, what a truly wondrous night!!
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| December 26, 2008 |
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OH HOLY NIGHT.
I LOVE IT.....
Such a good word Mike.
Hope you're feeling on "TOP" of the weather :)))) |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| Awesome Mike. You must have posted this while I was reading your other one, man that is what I get for begin away for so long. |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| Excellent post brother, it gave me chills ... |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| Amen Mike |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| Praise the Lord for His Indescribable gift! |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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I love carols and didn't even know that verse where the soul felt its worth. I have been kinda low today but just told a friend that I know that I am nothing without Him but with Him I have purpose. I have a new appreciation of this carol and probably will sing it till my son tells me again I am making his ears bleed. lol I don't sing well, but do sing regardless, if it is unto Him. Thanks for another fantastically wonderully deliciouso message brother. |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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Thanks for the comments :-)
Juanita, the heart sings far louder than the vocal cords! ;-) I have a hard time singing O Holy Night w/o shedding tears...that line, "Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth" has choked me up almost every time! |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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Till he appeared and the soul felt it's worth
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices !!!!!!!
Rejoices, AMEN
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| Good word, Mike! Makes me tear up, too! Be Blessed! | |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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Rejoicing w/you, Mary! Doesn't that thrill of hope just getcha!!
Amber, that song has always been rich in meaning to me, but for some reason the words struck even deeper this Christmas. Glad to share this with you =)
Those tears are awesome, Ima Grandma! |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| What a wonderful insight into that carole that we have heard for many years. Thanks for bringing the words into focus to share the joy that is contained in its message. When I hear it, it does bring worth to my soul and lifts my spirit now that I think of it. Sometimes I didn't stop to think of why. May you and your family be filled with the peace of Christmas. |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| For yonder breaks...... |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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...a new and glorious morn!! Thanks Neil!
We have so many reasons to rejoice at Christmastime Petmo. I just love it when we think about the words we're singing! :-) Thanks for your comment. |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| I LOVE THIS SONG O HOLY NIGHT THE STARS ARE BRIGHTLY SHINING.......WE HAVE A REASON FOR THE SEASON DON'T WE.............THINK ABOUT IT....... |
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| December 26, 2008 |
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| amen |
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| December 27, 2008 |
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Wow, Mike, this song must have really touched your heart, just like it did mine. This past week I kept hearing it on the radio and me and the kids would start singing it. It has just become one of my favorite this week, so I thought it was awesome that you put it in your blog. toni <>< |
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| December 27, 2008 |
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Toni, I'm w/you, this year it meant even more to me for some reason.
Thanks Rebekah!
Amen Denise! We actually have a reason even if we didn't have the season...so good to celebrate! |
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| December 27, 2008 |
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Terrific blog, Mike. You quoted one of my favorite carols. The next line "Fall on your knees, o hear the angels voices" is my response to my soul feeling its worth, the hope, and joy I feel at the knowledge of my redemption. How could I not fall to my knees in reverent worship of the One who has given so much for me?
The next chorus includes:
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Oh, how very good it is to have a God who understands us--in our weaknesses and follies. Who wants to call us friend.
The final chorus makes my heart trip with love for those around me, cry for the lost, and want to share the freedom Christ so preciously purchased with all I come in contact with.
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
I will proclaim His power and glory forevermore. My heart does sing!!! |
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| December 27, 2008 |
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| Oh Coreena, that's awesome!!! Yes I would have (and easily could have) included the entire carol in the blog, but decided to keep it to the part I still have ringing in my head. THANK YOU for finishing it up! Those words give me the chills, I have such a hard time singing this song through w/o my voice breaking up! |
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| December 27, 2008 |
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| Love this song.It's my moms favorite.This song & all of the sights & sounds of Christmas have come alive for me in the past 4 years.B/C of traumatic events that began on Christmas day as a 10 year old child,Christmas was ruined for me for 26 years.The season would put me in a funk that would last til spring.After becoming a commited Christian, guilt would be added upon this funk,b/c I knew Jesus was the reason 4 the season.God healed me by the birth of our "surprise" son 2 weeks b4 Christmas.Christmas has became as real & fresh as if I were a child.,God gave me "THE THRILL OF HOPE & MY WEARY SOUL REJOICES." |
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| December 27, 2008 |
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| awesome post & song! When i hear this ont he raido I turn it loud, I get God bumps as i sing along ( not that i can sing LOL ) but WOW what a message! God Bless you & Your family |
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| December 27, 2008 |
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| This has always been my favorite song, Christmas was different for me this year, but that is just God giving a better understanding of what He did in sending His Son, truly it was and still is a Holy Night |
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| December 27, 2008 |
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| For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!!! Praise You Jesus. Amen & amen. |
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| January 08, 2009 |
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| Wow! I just spotted this. Deep! |
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| May 12, 2009 |
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I have sung this song acapella every Christmas Eve at a candle light service, most recently at our new church. I do believe this is one of the most heartfelt praise songs anyone has ever written and it is a thrill to sing it to our Heavenly Father!!!
Leigh |
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