A little something special for the seasons of Advent and Christmas…I’m going to periodically through December post lyrics and audio recordings of songs from our Christmas CD produced a few years ago, Nathanael’s Creed’s “Home Again with You.”
[If you’re looking for stocking stuffers, the CDs are available for $15, which includes postage and handling. Drop me an email or send a check to: Steve Givens, 51 High Valley Dr., Chesterfield, Mo. 63017.]
First up is “Soft Light from a Stable Door,” a song based on a beautiful poem by the English poet Lilian Cox.
To listen, click here: Soft Light from a Stable Door
Soft Light from a Stable Door
Words by Lilian Cox
Music by Steve Givens & Jim Russell
Soft light from a stable door
Lies on the midnight lands;
The wise men’s star burns evermore,
Over all the desert sands.
To all peoples of the earth
A little Child brought light;
And never in the darkest place
Can it be utter night.
No flick’ring torch, no wav’ring fire,
But Light the Life of men;
Whatever clouds may veil the sky,
Never is night again.
To all peoples of the earth
Never is night again.
The wise men’s star burns evermore
Never is night again.
Soft light from a stable door
Never is night again.
Never is night again.
Never is night again.
Never is night…
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The players
Guitar: Jim Russell
Lead vocals: Steve Givens
Keyboard: Phil Cooper
Percussion: Pat Dillender
Bass: Gerry Kasper
Background vocals: Phil Cooper, Pat Dillender, Jim Russell and Gerry Kasper
Beautiful . . . beautiful! What can I say but moving and simply beautiful! Thank you, Steve! This made me stop amidst Christmas baking this afternoon . . . a much needed pause.
God bless,
Kathleen