Advent, Day 14

LOOK: Outside In by Ryan Kapp

Ryan Kapp (American, 1973–), *Outside In*, 2004. Oil on canvas, 18 × 24 in.

LISTEN: “Come into My Heart” by David Maloney, on A Christmas Album by Reilly & Maloney (1984; reissued 2012)

Snow is falling, now recalling
Winter’s icy face
North wind’s humming, Christ is coming
Into this worldly place
Will there be no room for him?
He who travels far
I will light my soul tonight
Come into my heart
All the children of the world
Know the Prince of Peace
In their hearts there is the hope
That every war shall cease
See the wisdom of the ages shining
In the young Child’s eyes
Behold the King and all he brings
The precious gift of life
Christmas bells and Santa’s elves
Fill the world with joy
Angel wings and shiny things
For every girl and boy
Around the Christmas tree we gather singing
Carols by the fire
Voices ringing, the Savior’s bringing
The gift of mercy mild
Snow is falling, now recalling
Winter’s icy face
North wind’s humming, Christ is coming
Into this worldly place
Will there be no room for him?
He who travels far
I will light my soul tonight
Come into my heart