on Christmas Eve

This night is the long night

when those who listen await His cry.

This night is the eve of the great nativity

when those who are longing await his appearing.

WAIT, with watchful heart.

LISTEN, carefully, through the stillness;

listen, hear the telling of the waves upon the shore.

Listen, hear the song of the angels glorious--

e'ere long it will be heard

that His foot has reached the earth:

news--that the glory is come!

Truly His salvation is near

for those who fear Him,

and His glory shall dwell in our land.

WATCH and PRAY, the LORD is COME.

Those who are longing await His appearing.

Those who listen await His cry.

WATCH...

from Celtic Daily Prayer