Tuesday, December 21st
Reflect on the Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here,
until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer
our spirits by thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
and death's dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, thou Wisdom from on high,
and order all things, far and nigh;
to us the path of knowledge of show,
and cause us in her ways to go.
Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, Desire of nations, bind
all peoples in one heart and mind;
bid envy, strife and quarrels cease;
fill the whole world with heaven's peace.
Rejoice, rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel.
Chalice Hymnal 119
CCLI #225547
Reflection Questions:
How do these words feel as you reflect on Advent 2021?
What phrase stands out to you when you look over these lyrics?
If you read/sing these words aloud, what word stands out to you today? Why?
Do these familiar words seem different for you this year? If so - why? If not - why not?