From Isaiah 2:3: “Many peoples shall come and say, ‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, that He may teach us His ways and that we may walk in His paths.’ For out of Zion shall go forth instruction and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.”
Seeking Father’s assurance
Darkness shall be overcome
Out of Zion, transformed hope
Embracing every breadcrumb
Praising every breath of grace
From root of Jesse will come
Messiah’s renewing hope
Rising to heavenly drum
Standing outside Bethlehem
Jerusalem shares her peace
Unity backed up with hope
Cradling redemption’s release
Waking to heavenly joy
Forces of darkness now quake
Manger caresses new hope
Witnessing Savior awake
Remaining always watchful
Shepherds innocently wait
Love piercing night sky with hope
Trusting in salvation’s fate
From Romans 15:12-13: “And again Isaiah says, ‘The root of Jesse shall come, the one who rises to rule the gentiles; in Him the gentiles shall hope.’ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
The popular hymn, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” has been a favorite of past Advent seasons. The original hymn can found in the music of monastic life over 1,200 years ago. The English version was translated in 1851 by John Mason Neale, who was an English Anglican priest and hymn writer.
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What an excellent Advent poem, Richard. Thanks for sharing! Happy First Sunday of Advent.
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God’s peace always bring you the hope born of a Savior. Rainer, thank you for sharing this thoughtful and affirming response.
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This entire poem is perfect for the season, but I especially like this verse:
Waking to heavenly joy
Forces of darkness now quake
Manger caresses new hope
Witnessing Savior awake
It is such an active expression of God’s love and our gift of joy and hope.
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Vickie, thank you for reciting back this verse. God blessed these words just as He has many times in the past. I always look forward to reuniting with this Advent series.
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So appropriate for the season of Advent. God’s gift is more than we deserve.
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Amen. Kathy, your response shares the undeserved grace that we receive from God in the gift of a Savior.
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Love the Advent poem!
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Blessings Pastor Jim. I really appreciate your reading and thoughtful response. Each Advent season, I look forward to continuing this series.
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A beautiful poem and hymn
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Eileen, your response is filled with the joy of your own anticipation in this Advent season. I have frequently used this hymn for this first Advent poem.
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Your imagery describing Advent is wonderful. 🙂
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Nancy, thank you for reading and sharing how the rich imagery of Advent nourishes each of us. I’ve done this Advent series for a few years, and I always feel blessed to craft another set of poems once again. All is meant for God’s glory.
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