Read Luke 2:1-20.
Christ’s Birth Turns the World
To the tune of “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Verse 1
Without awaiting
Sheep stand idle grazing
Never suspecting the
world has transformed
Angels above them
Wait to sing their blessing
Refrain
But Christ this little baby
Could I hold you maybe
Just one more moment as your
Birth turns the world
Verse 2
State-hoods are shaken
Hearts are overtaken
From fields and from palaces
They’re drawn by the sound
Oh how the Heavens
Tell of your arrival
Refrain
But Christ this little baby
Could I hold you maybe
Just one more moment as your
Birth turns the world
Verse 3
Now the world seeks you
For the whole world needs you
Your healing for broken hearts
That long to be whole
You will redeem us
You will recreate us
Refrain
But Christ this little baby
Could I hold you maybe
Just one more moment as your
Birth turns the world
Pray
Wondrous Christ, your arrival in this world was heralded by the glory of angel song to the most ordinary of people. May we hold that same song in our hearts and treasure it, always singing glory to you and enacting your peace among the earth. Amen.
Rev. Sarah Hooker & Drew Wilmesherr
Campus Minister & Intern
Words for Waiting 