Words of Light and Hope from Tony Hawes
Words of Light and Hope from Tony Hawes. 7th December
ADVENT.
O come, O come, thou David’s key, unlock the gates and set us free. Descendant of the kings of old, release us from oppression’s hold. Rejoice! Rejoice! In words that sing true liberty shall soon take wing.
O come, O come, appointed one, to be God’s love for everyone, to speak on God’s behalf and show as much of God as need we know. Rejoice! Rejoice! A fragrant oil shall soon anoint for blessed toil.
O come, O come, thou morning star, a point of light so singular, an unexpected hope so bright that puts our grey despair to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! The radiant dawn shall soon console the hearts that mourn.
O come, O come, Emmanuel, God-with-us here and now to dwell, at one with our humanity, in whom we find our destiny. Rejoice! Rejoice! The human face of God with us shall interlace.
(From “Expectant – Verses for Advent” by Jim Cotter.)
