To the Ends of the Earth: Character – Catholic Men’s Devotionals, Week 10 – Man of Conscience
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Here is a modern Christmas hymn, a beautiful and powerful song praising the coming of Christ into the world and celebrating the meaning of the Incarnation.
From the album, “The Reason Why He Came,” a collection of 10 contemporary Christian Christmas songs. These are modern Christmas hymns and praise songs, celebrating that wonderful reason – that perfect love – that led the Son of God from the mansions of heaven to the lowly stable stall.
Shepherds Watch
Quiet night, stars so bright,
Shepherds keep, herds of sheep.
Harvest through, sowing new,
Heaven’s scope, Human hope…
Night so cold, huddled fold,
Men reviled, undefiled.
Look to see, victory,
In the sky, drawing nigh…
Clinging to the promise made to righteous Father Abraham,
In the fullness of the ages God will send a gentle lamb.
Shepherd strong to guide his sheep,
To the safety of his keep,
Where there dwells the holy, mighty Lord, the Infinite I AM…
Shepherds watch and shepherds pray,
Look with hope toward the day.
When Messiah shall arrive,
He to make our souls alive.
As the Shepherd God draws near.
Man shall no more weep or fear,
Love fulfilled, and story told.
Sheep are led into the fold.
David’s Son, Chosen One
Shepherd King, song to sing.
Righteous heir, gentle care,
Rules his sheep, peaceful sleep…
Promise made, debt was paid,
Holy Son, Only One.
Who to save, life he gave,
Pastures green, so serene…
In the sky an angel warrior who speaks of endless peace,
All our doubts dissolve in joy and gracious love that never cease.
Baby born at break of day,
In the manger he will lay.
As his reign upon the earth and Kingdom rule shall now increase.
Shepherd’s joy replaces fear,
Now our calling is made clear.
Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes,
Witness now his sweet repose.
Restful waters, hearts are stilled,
All our longings now fulfilled.
Helpless baby, mighty king,
Angels’ holy anthems ring.
Can it be that all the prophecies and writings are fulfilled?
How this mighty witness all our deepest longings now has stilled.
Hosts of angels join in chorus as God’s power they proclaim,
In this baby who to Bethlehem in quiet meekness came.
All the waiting and the watching has now opened up our eyes,
To perceive this great revealing that shines brightly in the skies.
What a Savior who would leave his mighty throne to come to earth,
How our hearts beat now with passion as we witness at his birth.
Quiet night, filled with light,
Infant child, One so mild.
As we see, hearts set free,
Evermore, to adore.
Now the dawn brings hope and peace to all the suffering of men,
Who have witnessed our Messiah and our glorious Amen.
Soon to grow and soon to save,
Someday rising from the grave,
Raising all our mortal lives in his perfection once again.
Shepherds watch and shepherds pray,
Who have seen the perfect day.
Shepherd King has come to earth,
To restore our joy and worth.
Never more to walk in fear,
Our Messiah has drawn near.
Now to lead us and to guide,
As we walk now by his side.
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Mark C. McCann is an author and Ministry Consultant with more than 30 years of writing and ministry experience. He has published articles for a number of Catholic magazines and websites including St. Anthony Messenger, Emmanuel Magazine, Liguorian Magazine, Catholic Stand, the Connecticut Catholic Men's Conference, and Homiletic and Pastoral Review. He recently published the 4-volume Catholic men's devotional, To the Ends of the Earth, as well as the 2021 Advent Daybreaks devotional and 2022 Lenten Daybreaks devotional with Liguori Publishing. He has also released his End Times novel series, Jacob's Dream: The Vision and Jacob's Dream: The Final Battle. He was a radio host and producer for 8 years at a Connecticut Christian radio station and has worked as a Catholic religion teacher/campus minister and a parish youth minister. He has also served the Norwich, CT Diocese as a Youth Ministry Director and Family Life Director. He currently lives in Connecticut with his Proverbs 31 wife, where together they have brought up three incredible children. He strives each day to live out his call to be a man of words. You can learn more about Mark and his writing at www.wordsnvisions.com.
