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Advent Advent 4 Luke 1:26-38
Advent Advent 4 Luke 1:26-38
Myths and Legends (YB No 83)
Myths and Legends (YB No 83)
The stories told of Jesus’ birth –
The stories told of Jesus’ birth –
Both myths and legends of great worth,
Both myths and legends of great worth,
Are told in strange and wondrous ways
Are told in strange and wondrous ways
Of far away in ancient days.
Of far away in ancient days.
To Mary came an angel word;
To Mary came an angel word;
She was amazed by what she heard;
She was amazed by what she heard;
She would give birth without male seed;
She would give birth without male seed;
The baby born by God’s own deed.
The baby born by God’s own deed.
This humble maid, no princess royal;
This humble maid, no princess royal;
A lowly servant, meek and loyal
A lowly servant, meek and loyal
Was chosen for a major part
Was chosen for a major part
In this grand story from God’s heart.
In this grand story from God’s heart.
Such godly plans do not depend
Such godly plans do not depend
On status, wealth or stylish trend,
On status, wealth or stylish trend,
But on commitment to God’s reign
But on commitment to God’s reign
Of love and joy that will remain.
Of love and joy that will remain.
Tune Wareham AHB 52, 420(ii) TiS 124, 377, 445
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