Another Updated Carol by Jenny Sanders

Another Updated Carol

by Jenny Sanders

With apologies to Philip Brooks 1868 — O Little Town of Bethlehem

O Christmas night so sparkling and bright Our hearts are filled with joy Though trouble comes in all its forms Here lies the Christmas boy. Upon the straw in manger bare The everlasting Light Our hopes and fears through many years Are met in thee tonight.

The gift of God from heaven. And all around the turning globe In places far and near Both morning stars and evening light Yes, every creed and culture hears Proclaim the message still: The message loud and clear In Christ is found our light and life The cure for every ill. The ancient story lives afresh O ancient tale of Bethlehem. Come hear the angels sing. Live in our hearts today No force on earth can still their voice Forgive our sin and enter in Hear how with hope they ring. To you we call and pray May Christmas angels sing again Their truth clear as a bell The grace of God, His love and peace O come to us, abide with us Around the world is given Our Lord Emmanuel Thousands of us have found this truth

Jenny Sanders is a writer, speaker, encourager and mentor. She loves writing, reading and walking in nature whenever she can. For the past several years she’s lived between the beautiful cities of Bath, UK and Cape Town, S Africa. Her exciting and humorous new children’s book The Magnificent Moustache and Other Stories is now available published by The Conrad Press.