Today is Monday, December 28th, 2009; Karen's Korner #1726

Received ealy this a.m. from Shirley Choat (in part):
 
DECEMBER 25 IS ONLY THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS.
 
The Christmas celebration continues for twelve days, after which we celebrate the arrival of the kings who followed the star to find the holy babe.
The awaited event is here!
Don't put away the celebration just yet,
but instead, follow the Christmas journey all the way to Epiphany.
 
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Ah! Dearest Jesus, Holy Child

Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within my heart, that it may be
A quiet chamber kept for Thee.

My heart for very joy doth leap,
My lips no more can silence keep,
I too must sing, with joyful tongue,
That sweetest ancient song,

Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given
While angels sing with pious mirth.
A glad new year to all the earth!

~Martin Luther

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