Winter Solstice
Star
Star…
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Darkness
…in the darkness…
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Dawn
…and then…
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Sun
…O Radiant Dawn…
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Shine
…Come! Shine on those who dwell in darkness.
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Please Click Herefor a radiant version of this prayer sung by the Elora Festival Singers.
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O radiant dawn, O radiant dawn, O radiant dawn
Splendour of eternal light
Sun of justice, Sun of justice, Sun of justice
Come, come, come, come, come, come
Shine on those who dwell in darkness
And the shadow of death
Isaiah had prophesied
The people who walked in darkness
Have seen a great light
Upon those who dwelt in the land of gloom
A light has shone
O radiant dawn, O radiant dawn, O radiant dawn
Splendour of eternal light
Sun of justice, Sun of justice, Sun of justice
Come, come, come, come, come, come
Shine on those who dwell in darkness
And the shadow of death
Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen, amen
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Quimper Hittys 
That prayer gave me a jolt😂
Ha ha Dawn, but you do make things to twinkle and sparkle and shine in the darkness!
beautiful dawn picture – you were out there in the cold!
I saw a pinkish tinge under the clouds, and ran out with my camera – leaving behind my porridge cooling on the table and my cup of tea! I hoped for a good photo and was lucky to get it, and felt uplifted by the radiant dawn after so long in the dark and gloom.
I am definitely in an awestruck mood after hearing the singers sing this prayer and am definitely quieted by viewing your photos that accompany this prayer. With the words thundering quietly within me, the stature of your Hitty doll and it’s pose and position and that bit of light shining “out there” has really made the words “O radiant dawn” and the words that follow totally meaningful.
The song did that to me the first time I heard it, and again when I followed along with the words. I am so glad you felt some of the radiance that I did…
So beautiful, so beautiful all photographs, and this Lovely Little World. Thank you, Happy Holidays, Love, nia
You are very welcome, and thank you so much nia for your very kind words. It was so beautiful to get a small glimpse of the sun! Happy Holidays to you too.
Happy Solstice Kjerstin
Thanks so much Sue, and a Happy Solstice to you too – the sun returns, Halleluia!