The holiday carols have been playing in heavy rotation around our house this month. These are the words that really speak to me this year:
from Away in a Manger:
Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven
To live with Thee there
I really appreciate the simplicity of these requests: be near me, be close by me, love me. The basic needs of a human are met in Jesus. O Jesus, thank you for being what we need.
and from O Little Town of Bethlehem:
O come to us, abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel!
I'm so glad He did and is! What a great ending to a great song!
Merry Christmas!
