Come Emmanuel

Come and speak to us
Come and renew us
Come and live through us, Emmanuel

Grace to implore us
Ever before us
Come and restore us, Emmanuel

Come Emmanuel, Come Emmanuel
Come Emmanuel, Come Emmanuel

Once mercy found us
Still You astound us
Hold and surround us, Emmanuel

Living inside us
Faithful to guide us
Cover and hide us, Emmanuel

Come Emmanuel, Come Emmanuel
Come Emmanuel, Come Emmanuel

Love that begins us
Pardons and wins us
Come and reign in us, Emmanuel

Come and speak to us
Fill and renew us
Come and live through us, Emmanuel

Emmanuel, Emmanuel

                - T. Paris

All the Pretty Christmas Lights

There is a particular street in our town that hosts a Christmas event every year, called the "Vine Street Showcase." We thought we'd drive down it the night before and check out the lights. Here are some of the homes we saw. (Click on the photo for a larger view)

It's been raining here, so it was a treat to be able to go out and look at these beautiful homes on a dry evening. Hope you are seeing lovely displays of lights where you live, if not in your own front yard!

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