Friday, December 18, 2009

2009 Advent Poem

This poem is written from the perspective of the saints who lived during the inter-testamental period - that long period of silence and waiting.

Lord, Break the Silence Long Endured
M. Justin Wainscott © 2009 (Advent)

Lord, break the silence long endured,
And end the darkened night;
Let anxious fears all rest assured,
With news of coming light.

O how we need to hear your voice,
The good news that you bring;
Good news in which we can rejoice,
The coming of our King.

Let prophets’ words be now fulfilled
In all their grand design;
And mysteries be now revealed,
Through grace and pow’r divine.

The second Adam, send to us,
Redeem our fallen race;
Immanuel, great God with us,
Come quickly with your grace.