If you have not beheld the Lamb of God with Andrew Peterson, you simply must. Buy this album, sit down with your audio medium, close your eyes, and enter the world of one of the best tellings of the Christmas narrative ever produced. Seriously, it's that good.
BTW, the song "Labor of Love" may very well become a universal Christmas Eve service staple song. It begins, "It was not a silent night," and then goes on to speak of a travailing young woman on the streets of David's town. Peterson's songwriting shines brighter than ever in this record. This is an excerpt from "Labor of Love":
Noble Joseph by her side
Calloused hands and wearied eyes
There were no midwives to be found
On the streets of David's town
In the middle of the night
So he held her and he prayed
Shafts of moonlight on his face
But the baby in her womb
He was the maker of the moon
He was the author of the faith
That could make the mountains move
Prayer for the Second Sunday of Advent:
Merciful God, who sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, on God, now and for ever. Amen.
4 comments
Comment by Steve, Anne, Asher & Karis on December 10, 2007 at 1:16 PM
Thanks for the 411. I will check it out.
By the way we have a picture of Lily on our fridge and every time Asher sees it he insists on giving her a kiss. Look out!!!
Comment by Dan on December 10, 2007 at 2:19 PM
I couldn't possibly agree more. I've already told about 5 people to buy it this year, and have done the same every year for the past three.
I saw the tour in Nashville at the Ryman two years ago. It was an amazing performance with many Square Peggers. Amazing.
Comment by Anonymous on December 10, 2007 at 6:10 PM
Wholeheartedly agree brother. I was blown away last year when I both purchased his CD and saw him in concert. Peterson’s album provides a needed Christ-centered emphasis to a culture that promotes a consumer-driven Christmas.
Comment by Unknown on January 4, 2008 at 10:12 PM
Ryan,
I had mistaken the CD for a Book. Great recommendation!!
Thanks for joining us and sharing your thoughts.