Christmas is almost here, but “peace on earth” certainly isn't. "Good will toward men" can be found in spots, I suppose. But like prosperity, "world peace" is just around the corner. And that corner is "the coming of the Prince of Peace" (Isa 9:6-7). When "the Lord of hosts" returns to earth to take David’s throne and bring peace to earth, "He will be a garland of glory, and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people" (Is 28:5-6, 16; 62:1-12).
He came to earth once and was crowned with many thorns. Instead of a throne of peace and glory, He went to a cross of shame and suffering. But there He made peace by the blood of His cross (Col 1:20). "Christ is our peace." He was born of Mary that He might taste death for every man and deliver us from the wrath to come (Heb 2:9; 1 Thes 1:10). Christ was born for this!
We have just finished up our Christmas concerts at church, and this song was one of my favorites that we sang and played (choir and orchestra). The words and music present so clearly the reason why Christ was born.
Upon a starry night,
By golden candlelight,
Love came down, a Rose so fair
And bloomed within a stable bare.
To the shadows Christ was born,
He came to earth once and was crowned with many thorns. Instead of a throne of peace and glory, He went to a cross of shame and suffering. But there He made peace by the blood of His cross (Col 1:20). "Christ is our peace." He was born of Mary that He might taste death for every man and deliver us from the wrath to come (Heb 2:9; 1 Thes 1:10). Christ was born for this!
We have just finished up our Christmas concerts at church, and this song was one of my favorites that we sang and played (choir and orchestra). The words and music present so clearly the reason why Christ was born.
Upon a starry night,
By golden candlelight,
Love came down, a Rose so fair
And bloomed within a stable bare.
To the shadows Christ was born,
A gentle Rose to bear the thorn.
Christ was born for this.
Christ was born for this.
And in this world of woe,
And in this world of woe,
This Child would learn and grow;
Teaching all the way of peace,
Reaching out to those in need.
Moving through the weary land,
Moving through the weary land,
He touched the sick with tender hands.
Christ was born for this.
Christ was born for this.
Bringing us hope,
Bringing us hope,
Bringing us life.
Christ was born for this.
Christ was born for this.
From heaven's glory Christ came down
From heaven's glory Christ came down
And laid aside His royal crown.
On the cross He paid the price,
And gave Himself a sacrifice.
Bethlehem to Calvary,
Bethlehem to Calvary,
He came to set His people free.
Christ was born for this.
Christ was born for this.
Bring us healing.
Bring us healing.
Bringing us hope,
Bringing us life.
Christ was born to bring us healing.
Upon a starry night,
Upon a starry night,
By golden candlelight,
Christ was born for this.
Christ was born for this.
Words by Joseph M. Martin
Words by Joseph M. Martin
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life (Jn 3:16).
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