Merry Christmas

   The people walking in the darkness

have seen a great light;

on those living in the land of deep darkness

a light has dawned.

   You have enlarged the nation

and increased their joy;

they rejoice before you

as people rejoice at the harvest,

as warriors rejoice

when dividing the plunder.

   For as in the day of Midian's defeat,

you have shattered

the yoke that burdens them,

the bar across their shoulders,

the rod of their oppressor.

   Every warroir's boot used in battle

and every garment rolled in blood

will be destined for burning,

will be fuel for the fire.

   For unto us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

 

Isaiah 9: 2-6