Saints of Advent
Saints of Advent, Christmas joy, |
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Gifts and generosity, |
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Shine in darkness candles bright, |
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John the Baptist herald's cry, |
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Thomas, once with doubt did sigh, |
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Holy Joseph, none compare, Blessed Mary, full of grace Mary, Joseph, John, we pray |
J M ROSENTHAL 2003
Tune: MONKLAND 77 77
Musical notation PDF
St Nicholas Day—December 6
Immaculate Conception Blessed Virgin Mary—December 8
St Lucy's Day—December 13
St Thomas—December 21
St John Baptist—Advent 2 and 3
St Mary and St Joseph—Advent 4
Stamps: Ss Nicholas, Lucy & Thomas, Faroe Islands 1998; St John the Baptist, Knights of Malta, 1967; Ss Joseph & Mary, Liechtenstein, 1981. St Nicholas Center collection.
By the Lay Canon J M Rosenthal. Used by permission.
Mp3 file courtesy of Jennifer Wolfe and the Hope College Music Department.