[273.1] ONE IS STANDING AMONG YOU WHOM YOU DO NOT KNOW

Thanks to Maggi Dawn for this, and for her succinct reflection on the history, liturgy and calling of Advent: "This Gaudete Sunday, I – like many others – [had] the image of Norman Kember and other hostages in my mind: the waiting, the already-not-yet taking on a particularly poignant intensity because of the plight of these Christian peacemakers who are in danger. Let’s pray today for all who wait and hope for release from oppression and fear.

Into the darkness of this world,
Into the shadows of the night,
Into this loveless place you came,
lightened our burden, eased our pain,
and made these hearts your home.
Into the darkness once again,
Oh Come, Lord Jesus, Come. (c) 1993 Thankyou Music

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