(1) In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan,
Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago. (2) Our God, heav’n cannot hold Him, nor earth sustain; Heav’n and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign; In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ. (3) Angels and archangels may have gathered there, Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; But his mother only, in her maiden bliss, Worshiped the Beloved with a kiss. (4) What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part; Yet what I can I give Him—give my heart. "In the Bleak Midwinter" is a Christmas carol that has its origins in both poetry and music. The lyrics for the carol were written by English poet Christina Rossetti, and the music was composed by Gustav Holst, a British composer known for his orchestral suite "The Planets." The carol has been set to various musical arrangements over the years, but Holst's setting is one of the most well-known. The poem was first published in 1872 as a part of Rossetti's collection of poems titled "Goblin Market and Other Poems." It's a reflection on the birth of Jesus Christ and the humble, peaceful setting of his birthplace. The opening lines, which are the most famous, set the tone for the rest of the carol: "In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago." The carol goes on to describe the various gifts that the speaker would offer to the Christ child if they were present at the nativity scene. These gifts include her heart, her own life, and her "heart's treasure." The carol emphasizes the idea that the most meaningful gifts are not material possessions but the offering of oneself. In addition to Gustav Holst's musical arrangement, there have been numerous other musical settings of Rossetti's poem. The carol has become a popular and enduring part of the Christmas music tradition and is often performed in various forms and by different artists during the holiday season.🙏 Your support means the world to us! If you've enjoyed our content and would like to help us continue creating more, please consider making a small donation through the provided link: 👉
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