Christmas Countdown...

                  HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING 
                      Hark! The herald angels sings, 
                      Glory to the newborn King;
                      Peace on earth,and mercy mild, 
                      God and sinners reconciled! 
                      Joyful, all ye nations rise, 
                      Join the triumph of the skies; 
                      With th'angelic host proclaim, 
                      Christ is born in Bethlehem! 


             refrain 
         Hark! the herald angels sing, 
         Glorify to the newborn King! 
                                               CHARLES WESLEY, 1707-1788 


This hymn was written by Charles Wesley, brother to John Wesley, and one of the most prolific of all hymn writers. the Wesleys founded the Methodist movement in England in the mid-ninteenth century. They utilized hymns not only to direct worshipers' hearts to God, but also to teach the truth of the gospel. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" helps answer the questions, "Who is Jesus Christ?" and "Why was He born?" 


All around the world, people celebrate Christmas. Everyone does it in different ways. One of things I love the most is Christmas music. There are all kinds of songs, spiritual and contemporary,  but I think the goal is to spread the "tidings of great joy". 
I love to crank up the Christmas music during the month of December.
Truth is all year round.  


Which is your favorite? 


"I heard the bells on Christmas Day, 
Their old familiar carols play,
 And wild and sweet 
Their words repeat 
Of peace on earth, good-will to men! 
            Henry Wadsworth Longfellow