I’ve always thought this photo Pete took in Asia many years ago reveals an old soul. I’ve wondered about this boy and what he knows. This lesser-known carol, written in 1951 by Wihla Hutson and Alfred Burt, (from my home state of Michigan) speaks of children in different places seeing the Messiah as they see themselves. I’d like to think that this photograph reveals the heavenly face we seek. We found a lovely recording set to more images of children here.
Merry Christmas!
Photo by Pete Wuebker
Some children see Him lily white,
the baby Jesus born this night.
Some children see Him lily white,
with tresses soft and fair.
Some children see Him bronzed and brown,
The Lord of heav’n to earth come down.
Some children see Him bronzed and brown,
with dark and heavy hair.
Some children see Him almond-eyed,
this Savior whom we kneel beside.
some children see Him almond-eyed,
with skin of yellow hue.
Some children see Him dark as they,
sweet Mary’s Son to whom we pray.
Some children see him dark as they,
and, ah! they love Him, too!
The children in each different place
will see the baby Jesus’ face
like theirs, but bright with heavenly grace,
and filled with holy light.
O lay aside each earthly thing
and with thy heart as offering,
come worship now the infant King.
‘Tis love that’s born tonight!
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Hi Betsy – what a lovely poem. And I see what you mean about the boy in the picture. The way the light catches him makes him appear so heavenly. And as you say, there’s something about his eyes – he looks far wiser than his age would suggest.
Hi Cath – I’m glad you liked this one. It’s a favorite of mine.
Hi Betsy – You’re right. The photo is awesome. Those eyes. And, the poem is a perfect match. Beautiful work, Betsy.
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Beautiful just lovely…when I could still sing, this is one I used for many a service at my church….I just loved singing it and Lo, How a Rose err blooming…
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Hi Patricia – Thank you. I love hearing the little ones sing this one, too.