Happy advent!
Here are the lyrics of the song our choir is learning -- my 16 yr old son is directing
Do not find me sleeping, Lord,
when the Christ-child comes to earth,
Make me like a shepherd boy on the evening of His birth.
Prepare my ears so I can hear the gentle rush of wings.
Do not find me sleeping, Lord,
when the angels start to sing.
Do not find me sleeping, Lord,
when the Christ-child comes tonight.
Make me like an eastern king who searches evening skies.
Prepare my eyes so I can see the promise in the sign.
Do not find me sleeping, Lord,
when the star begins to shine.
Do not find me sleeping, Lord,
when the Christ-child comes to call.
Make me like the one who shares a simple cattle stall.
Prepare my heart so I can hold the Savior safe within.
Do not find me sleeping, Lord,
I will let the Savior in.
As the holiday rush starts in earnest may the joy of Thanksgiving and the truth of Advent be your peace, strength and hope.