O Come All Ye Faithful—The Story

People from different places walk together to welcome Christ with simple, joyful faith.

People began walking toward the place where the Child lay. They came with happy steps, their hearts bright as they moved through the quiet night. The call was simple: come and see Him, come and adore Him, come with joy, not fear.

When they reached the stable, they found Him resting peacefully. The sight made them kneel without thinking, their voices soft but full of wonder. They whispered their praise, amazed at how small He was and how great the moment felt.

Around them, the air seemed to glow. Heaven and earth felt close together, like they were joining the people in honoring the newborn King. Some sang softly, their voices blending into the warm stillness of the place.

More people arrived, drawn by the same call. Each one came with a grateful heart, ready to offer simple praise. They gathered around the Child, honoring Him with joy, just as the message had invited them to do.

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Originally written in Latin as “Adeste Fideles” by John Francis Wade and published in 1751.

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

Merely Christmas • Darem Placer
Out this season on Bandcamp.

Joy to the World—The Story

The whole earth celebrates as hearts open to the newborn King bringing hope to all.

The news spread quickly through the land: the King had arrived. People stepped outside their homes with bright faces, letting joy fill the air. They welcomed Him with open hearts, grateful that He had finally come.

Fields seemed to respond as well. Hills and plains echoed with the sound of celebration. The whole world felt lighter, as if creation itself was joining the people’s happiness.

Everywhere, voices rose in song. They sang about letting heaven and nature sing together, their joy stretching far beyond the town, reaching even the quiet places where no one stood.

The message traveled further. More people heard it and lifted their voices too, celebrating the One who ruled with fairness and truth. They were glad to know that His way would bring goodness to the world.

Joy spread from home to home until the land felt full of music, as if every heart had learned the same simple word: rejoice.

Joy to the World

Created by Isaac Watts in 1719. The familiar musical arrangement was prepared by Lowell Mason in 1839.

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

Merely Christmas • Darem Placer
Out this season on Bandcamp.