Advent

Unto us a Son is Given

Given, not lent,
And not wihdrawn - once sent,
This infant of mankind, this One,
Is still the little welcome Son.

New every year,
New born and newly dear,
He comes with tidings and a song,
The ages long, the ages long.

Even as the cold
Keen winter grows not old,
As childhood is so fresh, forseen,
And spring in the gfamiliar green.

Sudden as sweet
Come the expected feet.
All joy is young, and new all art,
And He, too, whom we have be heart.
-Alice Meynell (1847-1922)

O come, O come Emmanuel
and ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the son of God appear.

... Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Woke up to a white, snow-filled ground. It's been snowing the whole of last night and this morning. As we enter the season of Advent, I'm amazed as I ponder on His love, His initiative and His persistent love that will not let go. I am looking forward to Christmas - can't wait for exams to be over.

1st Dec is World AIDS Day. This year's theme is 'Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise'. I pray for His peace, comfort and healing for those who are suffering with this painful disease. Lord, have mercy and come to the millions who are in need of hope.