Christmas Musicals for Church
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2 Christmas brings to the seeker's heart an extravagant joy that is difficult to express in words alone. Each year, its wonder-filled message decorates our lives with sparkling music and jubilant moments of praise. Christmas speaks to us in miracles and wonders, sings to us in the voices of angels, and whispers to us in shimmering starlight. It awakes in the soul a deep longing for the sacred, daring us to dream beyond our doubts and to believe in the glorious impossible. Christmas joy wra ps us in the beautiful, surrounds us with song, and cradles us in arms of promise. Christmas joy is a gift of grace that glistens like silver snow and becomes even more beautiful when shared with others. So then, let the music of joy sound again! Let the voices of Light break through the silence and teach the shadows to dance. Let there be hope in this place and grace for each heart. Let there be singing and glorious celebrations. For behold, we bring you g ood tidings of great joy, which will be to all people! Christ, the Lord, is born! Joseph M. Martin Commissioned by The Cleveland County Choral Society, Shelby, NC 40th Anniversary Season, Kenneth Brooks, Conductor FOREWORD For Preview Only