The moon has been so beautiful these past few days. I just love how it casts its soft light over the neighborhood, creating interesting shadows in our backyard... even in the middle of the night!
As I took this photo early the other morning, I was reminded of that old Christmas carol, The Huron Carol. Falling in love with the piece when I first learned it in Grade 5 or 6, I have never forgotten its haunting melody and beautiful words.
Here is Gabriele Lynch to sing it...
Here is Gabriele Lynch to sing it...
'Twas in the Moon of winter-time
When all the birds had flown
That Mighty Gitchi Manitou
Sent angel choirs instead
Before their light the stars grew dim
And wandering hunter heard the hymn:
'Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born
in excelsis gloria.'
JOY-fully,
Beautiful, Brenda. Jesus is born!
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