Tuesday, December 25, 2007

our God to earth descendeth

Let all mortal flesh keep silence,
and with fear and trembling stand;
ponder nothing earthly-minded,
for with blessing in his hand,
Christ our God to earth descendeth,
our full homage to demand.

--Liturgy of St. James (4th century)

Above: Stained-glass detail, Seeger Chapel, Milligan College

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