In the bleak midwinter, a message of hope

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In the bleak midwinter, a message of hope

December 20, 2012 by suburbanferndaleark

For me, ”In the bleak midwinter” is one of the most hauntingly sweet, humble and hopeful Christmas songs. Gustav Holst’s melody can’t but stir the soul. However, after years of listening to the Madrigal singers at the University of Central Arkansas perform the piece, I was finally inspired to seek out the words. Adapted from a poem by Christina Rossetti, these lyrics are as moving as their musical setting.

The beautiful YouTube’d version by the Gloucester Cathedral Choir includes lyrics. It’s worth a look and listen.

Merry Christmas!

The photo above was originally posted in 2010, and has become one of the most-visited posts on this blog.

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Posted in Cement mixer | Tagged Catholicism, Christianity, Christina Rossetti, Christmas music, emotion, faith, Gustav Holst, Holst, In the bleak early winter, In the bleak midwinter, Nativity, Ouachita Mountains, wintry weather | 7 Comments

7 Responses

on December 20, 2012 at 23:53 | Reply Naomi Baltuck

Beautiful! Merry Christmas to you too!
- on December 21, 2012 at 02:34 | Reply suburbanferndaleark
  
  Thank you so much! And many blessings to you!
on December 21, 2012 at 13:56 | Reply JasmineKyleSings

Beautiful!!! I love the image you pared with it!
- on December 21, 2012 at 14:13 | Reply suburbanferndaleark
  
  Thanks so much! I wanted something to match that first verse. Her words are so beautiful.
on December 21, 2012 at 17:19 | Reply Northern Narratives

Merry Christmas
on December 23, 2012 at 16:48 | Reply patientgardener

Merry Christmas
- on December 23, 2012 at 19:45 | Reply suburbanferndaleark
  
  Thanks! You too!

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