All is Calm All is Bright
All is Calm All is Bright : Be still my soul... Salvation is found in the surprise of His stable-birth . Rest is in His promise: the Prince of Peace has come and He's given us His light of life... Life everlasting , love never ending , and joy multiplying ... " The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. For those who lived in a land of deep shadows— light! sunbursts of light! You repopulated the nation, you expanded its joy. Oh, they’re so glad in your presence! Festival joy! The joy of a great celebration, sharing rich gifts and warm greetings. The abuse of oppressors and cruelty of tyrants— all their whips and cudgels and curses— Is gone, done away with, a deliverance as surprising and sudden as Gideon’s old victory over Midian . (Isaiah 9:2-4 MSG) Victory ! Victory is tangible and triumphing, because Christ is our Cornerstone , our Everlasting Father . " For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be...