I am not big on most contemporary Christian music. Perhaps its because I feel following Jesus is much more beautiful, troublesome, ridiculous, and sublime than obvious, and very hard to condense into music.
There is one middle-aged fellow I have liked for about oh, 30-some years. His name is Bob Bennett. I am amazed at the creative process of song writing, and as it turns out, this song is just a new-born baby, being written and recorded during the last month.
For a listen to this new song, a gift for us at Advent, go here. Wait for it to load.
Countless witnesses
In a Christmas sky
See the Architect of Everything
Passing by
From deep Heaven to Earth
By a virgin Birth
Sing a Carol of the Moon and Stars
Which light in the sky
Will stargazers see,
Bright as sun on the Sea
… of Tranquility?
Across black volcanic sand
Shells scattered by His hand
Sing a Carol of the Moon and Stars
Look up!
The scientist and poet open-jawed
Look up!
See the chaos and precision
… Of the Living God
All creation is upheld,
And through time propelled,
Sings a Carol of the Moon and Stars
Each miracle nativity,
Such a common sight
Like the sky drowned out
By man made light
Would that every child born
Be as welcome as a Christmas morn
To sing a Carol of the Moon and Stars
Oh God, it is my blessing
And my constant curse
To live as though I am
My own universe
But if You should be so kind
To illuminate my heart and mind
I’d sing a Carol of the Moon and Stars
A Carol of the Moon and Stars
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Thy Grace is Sufficient 
Thanks for your kind comments and blog mention. Hope your Christmas day was meaningful and joyful. Have a great Merry Christmas ‘Til Epiphany!Bob Bennett
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