Here’s a folky rendition of O Little Town Of Bethlehem with music by Alex Mejias from High Street Hymns’ Christmas album Love Shall Be Our Token. Most of the other tracks on this album feature traditional tunes, but I like this reworking. Notice how the movements in the melody reflect the thematic flow of the …

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Tonight we sang Edward Caswall’s See, Amid The Winter’s Snow. Poetic imagery is balanced with engagement of the Christmas narrative and biblical theological themes. The chorus is anthemic, sings well and bears number of repeats required by the six verses. 1. See, amid the winter’s snow, Born for us on earth below, See the tender …

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