The mystery and majesty inherent in the tune and feeling of this popular traditional Christmas hymn has always made it one of the most moving for me. The scene is almost set my friends, soon the stable door will open, and Christ will be among us. Be sure to check out: Advent Week 1 – […]
Well into the Third Week of Advent friends and it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas out there. The stores are packed with people, airports are busier than ever and decorations and lights are everywhere. Christmas is almost here and we are already one day within the Octave of Christmas (anyone else recall […]
Another one of my favourite traditional Advent hymns. I tried to find an a cappella version as this hymn is performed during the Advent Lessons in Carols at my parish but this version is also very beautiful and moving. O come, divine Messiah! The world in silence waits the day When hope shall sing its […]
I absolutely adore this Christmas hymn and in this version of it the horns are an amazing touch that add to the spirit of the lyrics. Sacred music has a multiplying effect on our prayers and devotions to Jesus Christ which is why I will be sharing more of it here on this site. I […]
Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord have created it. Isaiah 45:8 (KJV) Latin English Roráte caéli désuper, et núbes plúant jústum. Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let […]
