“O Holy Night”
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth.
The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, Oh, hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night divine, O night, O night divine,
The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, Oh, hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night divine, O night, O night divine,
O holy night
This is one of my favorite Christmas carols. I love to hear it strongly & passionately sung. If traditional Christmas carols proclaiming Christ’s birth are ever done away with, it will be a sad day indeed.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas this season. May the peace that passes all understanding fill your hearts this Christmas. For this Holy Night changed the world and we can all believe and accept the gift that this tiny baby brought to the world…the gift of eternal life.
John 3:16 & 17: For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God did not send his son to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.
Do you believe? 
Beautiful Christmas card that Kari (Just Livin’ Large) sent me
Rhoda I most certainly believe!
May the spirit of Christmas leave its rich blessings in the hearts of you and yours! hugs NG
Nice to see I’m not the only one up this a.m. We’re just back from church and I thought I’d check on you wonderful bloggers!
Merry Christmas from Indiana to you and yours!
Merry Christmas Rhoda…just took Baby Jesus’s birthday cake out of the oven, it’s cooling…isn’t my sweet Sissy (Kari) talented? I love your card…mine was great, too…gotta love that girl! Hope your Christmas is all you want it to be!
That is one of my favorites, too! I love the peacefulness and expectation that these days bring.
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!!
Love, Andrea
Beautiful post! The very merriest of Christmases to you and yours. May it be filled with joy and love and laughter.
Tonja
I do believe Rhoda!!!!
I love that carol as well.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Rosemary
Thank you for this inspiring post. I wish you and your loved ones a blessed Christmas.
Whenever time might permit…You are invited to visit the nativity scenes gallery posted Dec. 23 at Oak Rise Cottage blog. The collection includes over 50 countries from the various continents. Each nativity set expresses the story of Christ’s birth according to the perspective of the artist:
http://oakrisecottage.blogspot.com/2007/12/nativity-scenes-gallery-at-oak-rise.html
Hope to see you soon,
Carrie
Hi Rhoda Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas. I hope that you have a wonderful time with your family and friends. Did you know that YOU are the reason for the season? It was because of YOU (and all of us )that Jesus came. So when someone says Jesus is the reason for the season, tell them, “no YOU are the reason for the season”. That was our message at church today. Isn’t that an awesome thought? Rhondi xo
Merry Christmas, Rhoda!
Pat
Hi Rhoda….Down here on the lake I sang in the choir for 2 yrs. during our Christmas concert. I can’t say enough about all the joy we got from singing for the Lord. We would ride around in our cars with the CD in , singing away until we got it down perfect. I wish we would do them again…..it is Jesus’s birthday & we should always remember that on Christmas! Thanks for reminding us all…….Bonnie & yes, I believe!
Merry Christmas to you & Peter, Rhoda!
Merry Christmas Rhoda……..
God Bless,
Kathy 🙂
You don’t know me, I found your blog through the home tour from another blog. Anyway, yes I do believe Jesus is Lord of my life, savior of my soul, creator of the the earth, and God himself. Its so nice to believe that and to be asked if I believe that.
Hi there…just passing by. That is one of my favorite songs to hear and sing! I believe also! Hope you have a very blessed holiday. Merry Christmas!
Kelli
http://sobeit89.squarespace.com
Dear Rhoda,
I just found your blog from someone else’s blog and thought I love the title “Southern Hospitality” so I’ll check it out!! And now I love your blog!
I have been enjoying listening to Wayne Watson (he is one of my favorites!)
Yes, to answer the question, I do believe and I am so excited to know Him and have the true meaning of Christmas, the person of Jesus , living in my heart!
I am also a Southern girl living in B’ham! I live in Hoover! So nice to meet you and please come visit me at my website/blog
if you like !
God bless and have a very blessed Christmas!
Elaine
http://www.ElaineBarnett.com
writing to Encourage YOU!
Merry Christmas Rhoda…your house looks beautiful!!
Yes I do! Beautiful post.
Merry Christmas, Rhoda!
Lallee
Merry Christmas y’all.
That Kari is to sweet. I just sent a Christmas pigeon across town~ did she make it?
Sandi
I love “O Holy Night” too. One of my favorites right along with “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
Merry Christmas to you and your family! It’s been awhile, but I’m trying to catch up and visit all of my blog friends out there!
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Blessings to you,
Erin
Rhoda,
Merry Christmas to you. I hope you enjoy the time with those you love. I am making your dip today – can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the recipe.
Rose