23 December 2013



Written in 1988 for soprano, Jessye Norman, ‘Christmastide’ has always stood in the way of my motto, “Not as good as it was - Better than it will be.” It is amazing, quiet, erudite, humble, peaceful and simple.  Although, I am sure you will never hear it on the radio.  
Green and silver, red and gold
And a story born of old.
Truth and love and hope abide,
This Christmastide, this Christmastide.
Holly, ivy, mistletoe
And the gently falling snow.
From a simple ox’s stall
Came the greatest gift of all.
Children sing of peace and joy
At the birth of one small boy.
Let the bells ring loud and clear,
Ring out now for all to hear.
Trumpets sound and voices raise
In an endless stream of praise.
Green and silver, red and gold
And a story born of old.
Words: Jane McCulloch   /   Music: Donald Fraser

3 comments:

Dutch Uncle said...

Now that, sir, was moving!

tintin said...

Dutch Uncle- I thought that might be more to your liking.

Smitty said...

Nice. Merry Christmas Tintin. Thanks for the enjoyable posts in 2013. Now deck your balls with lots of holly!!