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Eleanor Farjeon: People Look East

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Emil Nolde (1867-1956), Blumen, signed ‘Nolde.’ (lower right), watercolor on Japan paper, 18¾ x 14 in. (47.6 x 35.6 cm.), Image Source: Christie’s 
People, Look East 

Words and Music: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965), 1928

1. People, look east. The time is near 
Of the crowning of the year.
Make your house fair as you are able,
Trim the hearth and set the table.
People, look east and sing today:
Love, the guest, is on the way.

2. Furrows, be glad. Though earth is bare,
One more seed is planted there:
Give up your strength the seed to nourish,
That in course the flower may flourish.
People, look east and sing today:
Love, the rose, is on the way.

3. Birds, though you long have ceased to build,
Guard the nest that must be filled.
Even the hour when wings are frozen
God for fledging time has chosen.
People, look east and sing today:
Love, the bird, is on the way.

4. Stars, keep the watch. When night is dim
One more light the bowl shall brim,
Shining beyond the frosty weather,
Bright as sun and moon together.
People, look east and sing today:
Love, the star, is on the way.

5. Angels, announce with shouts of mirth
Christ who brings new life to earth.
Set every peak and valley humming
With the word, the Lord is coming.
People, look east and sing today:
Love, the Lord, is on the way.

From The Hymns and Carols of Christimas

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Happy Sunday! ✝️

~Sunnyside

11 Comments Add yours

  1. Sheila Landry Designs's avatar Sheila Landry Designs says:
    December 3, 2023 at 6:47 am

    Thank you! Beautiful colors!

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      December 4, 2023 at 1:17 pm

      My pleasure, always, Sheila. 🙂🌻

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  2. Awakening Wonders's avatar Awakening Wonders says:
    December 3, 2023 at 2:49 pm

    A simply beautiful way to start the Christmas season!

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      December 4, 2023 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Mary. I am so pleased you enjoy this. 🙂🎄

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  3. GretchenJoanna's avatar GretchenJoanna says:
    December 3, 2023 at 8:37 pm

    I heard this song for the first time only a few years ago — it is wonderful to have a new one to sing at Christmas ❤

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      December 4, 2023 at 1:03 pm

      I am happy you enjoy this song, too, GretchenJoanna. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.🙂🌻

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  4. davidjrogersftw's avatar davidjrogersftw says:
    December 4, 2023 at 2:54 am

    A stiring poem to read first ting in the morning

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      December 4, 2023 at 12:59 pm

      I am happy you enjoyed this, David. Thanks for visiting and sharing your thoughts. 🙂🌻

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  5. koolkosherkitchen's avatar koolkosherkitchen says:
    December 4, 2023 at 6:05 pm

    Delightful.

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    1. At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet's avatar At Sunnyside - Where Truth and Beauty Meet says:
      December 5, 2023 at 8:42 am

      I am happy you enjoy this, Dolly. 🙂🌻

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      1. koolkosherkitchen's avatar koolkosherkitchen says:
        December 5, 2023 at 4:49 pm

        😻

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