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December 20, 2023
‘Glory to God in the Highest!’

By Rev. David Priem

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church, Fredericksburg and

St. Peter Lutheran Church, Doss

 

One of the absolute favorite traditional Christmas Hymns is “Silent Night.”

Many churches reserve that song for that pinnacle moment of a Christmas Eve Candlelight service, when all the candles are lit, and people are holding them high to praise God for our Savior’s birth. It’s a beautiful moment, as the house lights are dimmed, and flickering lights can be seen all around as all chime in...

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