Hymn of the Month: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Dec 01, 2020
If the streets of Bethlehem seem to come alive while singing Phillip Brook's classic hymn, that's because Brooks was actually there.
Well, he wasn't there when Christ was actually born, of course, but he was there in 1865 and even took a midnight horseback ride from Jerusalem to Bethlehem. There were still shepherds tending to their flocks.
Later, Brooks remembered the moment and was inspired to write a children's hymn that would help children and adults alike nvision the scene just a little better -- along with the true meaning of Christmas.
This Christmas season, how you can reflect God's light in the darkness around you? A simple smile? A loving deed? A hopeful word?
The streets around us are still dark. But God's light still shines. And meek hearts still receive Him.
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