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from Christmas, Vol. 8: Disperse the Gloomy Clouds by Andy and Elise and Friends

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It says in the Bible they traveled in that time
Ordered by Caesar to be numbered and aligned
Camped on the ground in his mother’s husband’s town
Circled by guards trained to put rebellions down

Waiting in line just to work another day
Fear at each gate, danger if you disobey
Close to good earth underfoot as you can feel
In a town forced to bow to the gods of gold and steel

But see these holy stars!
They do not shine for the Empire or its wars
But to the ancient dark and sacred earth
Life to the travelers, the river and the birds!

So Mariam gave birth in the darkness of a barn
Squeezing the hands of the ones who kept her warm
Feeding each other with cherished food from home
Songs that rekindle defiance of the soul

And see, these holy stars!
They do not shine for the Empire or its wars
But to the ancient dark and sacred earth
Life to the travelers, the river and the birds

In streets occupied by the armies of the law
Who cradles love wrapped in borrowed clothes and straw?
Who breaks the walls and defies the conquering might?
Oh magnify! Oh blessed be the night!

And see, these holy stars!
They do not shine for the Empire or its wars
But to the ancient dark and sacred earth
Life to the travelers, the river and the birds!

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from Christmas, Vol. 8: Disperse the Gloomy Clouds, released November 29, 2020

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Andy and Elise Pokel Minneapolis, Minnesota

Elise Pokel is a pastor, and Andy Pokel is a church musician. They share a joyful, musical, slightly chaotic home in Minneapolis, MN with their two sons. They have more music available under the name "Foundry Hymnal" on all streaming services.

You can purchase scores for selected songs at thereverbcollective.com
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