The simple yet dramatic text vividly conveys the images of the cradle, shepherd and wise man waiting for the birth of the Savior. The simple choral texture and quietly stunning accompaniment paint an unforgettable picture. A must-do anthem for Advent or Christmas Eve. Suggested scriptures: Numbers 24: 15-19, Isaiah 25: 9 & 64: 1-9, Micah 5: 2-5, Matthew 2: 1-12, Luke 2: 1-20, Romans 15: 4-13, 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9, 1 Thessalonians 3: 9-13, James 5: 7-10