O Holy Night

Saturday, the YP2 choir and youth group went caroling at a hospital down the street from the church. It was awesome to say the least. We try to go caroling every year. But, this was our first time at this hospital. The patients and staff were all very complimentary. We basically walked through the halls singing and paused every once in a while to hand out flower bouquets the young people had made. Here are a few pics of us posing as a group. I was a little uncomfortable taking pics while were singing to the patients.


Some of us were talking about one song we sang, "O Holy Night." It is by far one of my favorite carols. However, I'd never heard the second verse of the song. Talk about powerful! Honestly the carols, could be sung all year long. Anyway, take a look at the second verse. Merry Christmas!

O Holy Night:

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!