You who sing the season's praise,
Polished voices, powerful songs—
Music often written by those
Who truly know His Grace—

O though you sing so skillfully,
O how beautifully,
Expressive, gestured in note and phrase;
Yet in performance is emptiness.

For as you seek to tell His honor,
I would read Him in your face.

12/18/2014

Author's Note: After an afternoon of Youtube German Christmas carols.

Posted on 12/19/2014
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