Matt Carder - December 13, 2015
I Heard the Bells
The song “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. With a life filled with tragedy and loss, he penned this poem as a way of processing the starkness of his own life with the good news shared in Luke 2. While the holiday season can be filled with joy for some, for others it intensifies the grieving and loss of someone or something. But as this song reminds us, we have reason to celebrate and hope for new life.
From Series: "Carols"
Whether you're the person who cranks the Christmas music on full blast just after Halloween ends or get your fill of it after hearing one or two songs, Christmas carols are surprisingly rich in theology and historical significance. In this Carols series, we're taking a closer look at some popular Christmas carols and their origination - with the hope of enriched appreciation and gratitude for the season.