Beholding Peace
This week's Advent reflection is offered by Jenny LaJoye, Juniper Formation’s Minister of Sacred Songwriting and Liturgical Arts.
“Behold; Take Heed” Lyrics
Behold what’s written in the dirt,
The word out on the streets
The quiet, and the other, and the
Tattered mystery.
Strange and holy angels spreading Heaven with their feet
Behold these signs of [hope/peace/joy/love],
Don’t be afraid,
Behold; take heed.
Don’t be afraid (4x)
Scriptural Inspiration
This song was inspired by Luke 1:26-33, The Birth of Jesus Foretold
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And the angel Gabriel came to her and said, “Greetings, blessed are you among women! God is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kin-dom there will be no end.”
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All 2020 donors will receive our annual ministry gift of “Speak Boldly,” Jenny LaJoye’s first sacred music album written in partnership with Juniper Formation. The song “Behold; Take Head” comes from this album.
