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FOREWORD
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"On this shining night,
filled with awe and wonder…
God's gift of love comes down to earth,
flooding the world with everlasting Light."
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Once again, the earth settles into the month of December, the darkest time of
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year; and, once again, the glorious story of Jesus, who came down to shed
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His divine light upon our world, is told in churches and homes. The beauty
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of music is always an important part of the retelling of this wonderful story.
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With this in mind, we present, the cantata, On This Shining Night to
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brighten your holiday season. Replete with well-loved, familiar carols, as
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well as brand-new texts and music, this cantata is designed to provide a
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worship experience for your congregation that will prepare hearts to follow
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the Light of Jesus. Through vocal and instrumental music, narration and
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scripture, the ancient tale is retold of a world that lay in shadow, crying out
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for a Savior; the visit of angels who announced the news of that Savior's
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coming, and the birth of Jesus, the "Light of the World."
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As we offer this new musical creation to you, we pray that it may fill your
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hearts and your lives with the radiance of Jesus' love.
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Lee Dengler
Susan Naus Dengler
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