Cantique de Noel- (French Version of O Holy Night)

This is my favorite Christmas carol. Enjoy!!

Words first:


Placide Cappeau's Cantique de Noël
Literal English Translation
Minuit, chrétiens, c'est l'heure solennelle,
Où l'Homme-Dieu descendit jusqu'à nous
Pour effacer la tache originelle
Et de Son Père arrêter le courroux.
Le monde entier tressaille d'espérance
En cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur.
Peuple à genoux, attends ta délivrance.
Noël, Noël, voici le Rédempteur,
Noël, Noël, voici le Rédempteur !
De notre foi que la lumière ardente
Nous guide tous au berceau de l'Enfant,
Comme autrefois une étoile brillante
Y conduisit les chefs de l'Orient.
Le Roi des rois naît dans une humble crèche :
Puissants du jour, fiers de votre grandeur,
A votre orgueil, c'est de là que Dieu prêche.
Courbez vos fronts devant le Rédempteur.
Courbez vos fronts devant le Rédempteur.
Le Rédempteur a brisé toute entrave :
La terre est libre, et le ciel est ouvert.
Il voit un frère où n'était qu'un esclave,
L'amour unit ceux qu'enchaînait le fer.
Qui lui dira notre reconnaissance,
C'est pour nous tous qu'il naît, qu'il souffre et meurt.
Peuple debout ! Chante ta délivrance,
Noël, Noël, chantons le Rédempteur,
Noël, Noël, chantons le Rédempteur !
Midnight, Christians, it is the solemn hour,
When God-man descended to us
To erase the stain of original sin
And to end the wrath of His Father.
The entire world thrills with hope
On this night that gives it a Savior.
People kneel down, wait for your deliverance.
Christmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer,
Christmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer!
May the ardent light of our Faith
Guide us all to the cradle of the infant,
As in ancient times a brilliant star
Guided the Oriental kings there.
The King of Kings was born in a humble manger;
O mighty ones of today, proud of your greatness,
It is to your pride that God preaches.
Bow your heads before the Redeemer!
Bow your heads before the Redeemer!
The Redeemer has overcome every obstacle:
The Earth is free, and Heaven is open.
He sees a brother where there was only a slave,
Love unites those that iron had chained.
Who will tell Him of our gratitude,
For all of us He is born, He suffers and dies.
People stand up! Sing of your deliverance,
Christmas, Christmas, sing of the Redeemer,
Christmas, Christmas, sing of the Redeemer!
John Sullivan Dwight's Version
Unattributed Version
O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
O! Holy night! The stars, their gleams prolonging,
Watch o'er the eve of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error, longing
For His appearance, then the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope; the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was Born;
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts we stand by the Babe adored.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
And come now, Shepherds, from your flocks unboard.
The Son of God lay thus within lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our Lord.
He knows our need, our weakness never lasting,
Behold your King! By Him, let Earth accord!
Behold your King! By Him, let Earth accord!
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Long live His truth, and may it last forever,
For in His name all discordant noise shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory evermore proclaim!
His power and glory evermore proclaim!
(The second and third choruses are,
often replaced with a refrain of the first).,
(The second verse is often omitted in most public,
renditions.),
(Also the final chorus, His power and glory ,
evermore proclaim!, is often switched to French-,
English mix: Noël, Noël, O Night, O Night Divine.),


Here is a recording:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGgfW61uXWI&feature=related

Labor Day 2010- Shrimpboats!

I tried going to the beach today, however the tide kept chasing me. Because I didn't want to sun myself under water and after pulling my chair up the shore about 12 times, I finally gave in and took some snapshots of the shrimpboats. Really cool to say the least.

Are We Having Fun Yet?!

My Classroom 2010

As stated in an earlier post, the first day of school went VERY well! Actually the whole first week went well! A great start to a new year!

An Afternoon in Savannah

Beaufort Water Festival

Cute Kaby

Silly Cats

The Fourth of July 2010

I now it's been a while, and I have neglected the blog, but here are some pix from the Fourth of July. I did go to a fireworks show, but the pix were not good; so I'll probably go back to Harbor Towne of Savannah next summer so I can get some decent fireworks pix.

The First Day of School 2010

went VERY well. More to follow.

Reasons to leave or not leave a Church

While reading a post of a fellower blogger I came across this topic. Very interesting, read on. Some you probably have heard many times over.

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2010/07/23/good-reasons-for-moving-on/

One of Hilton Head's Beaches

Last summer, I started going to Dreisden Beach Park. It's close to where I live and not as commericial as Coligny ( no offense). I went yesterday, but it was very windy; so I opted not to ride waves, but rather wade ankle deep. Enjoy the pix.

A snake- ARRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGG

Walking back to my apartment, I saw this. Can you see it? Didn't think it'd hurt anyone, but I wasn't going to find out!

Three years, people, three years

Though it's the wee hours, it's been three years since I've moved to this wonderful place. Actually three years ago, I was probably just drifting off with a thousand things on my mind. Happy third anniversary, Bluffton and many, many more!

Meet Maggie

This is a member of our neighborhood who has befriended us, mainly Madison. Don't worry she's been fixed and stays outside. She (meaning Maggie, the cat) probably knows more about this neighborhood than the rest of us. If only cats could talk! :)

Two yummies!

If you're like me ( who loves to cook when I have time), I like good recipes, especially those that are easy to make, inexpensive, and something that may last longer than one meal (depending on how many people you are serving or how much you, personally, eat at one time)


Grits
I'll eat this anytime, though it's normally a breakfast food.

Broil 1/4 cup of chick broth (low sodium works well if you're watching your sodium level)
1/4 (maybe a little more) of half and half. Turn down the heat, stir in 2 1/2 to 3 tablespoons of Quick Grits ( I use the Piggly Wiggly Brand, but I think any brand'll work) after you remove from the heat. I have added a taste of salt and some garlic salt. Very tasty, although today I added a pinch of shredded cheddar. DELICIOUS! This is a recipe that I made up, but it was tasty, not soupy and not overly lumpy if you know what I mean. I like my grits creamy.


Quick Carbonara

This involves some ingredients you may already have. DELICIOUS and may lasts for 2-4 days depending on how many people you are serving ( the recipe says it serves 4), but also depends on how much you eat at one time. If making for a large group of people, say 8-12, just double or triple the recipe. Here is the actual recipe.

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 19 minutes

1 (8 ounce) package of spaghetti, uncooked
8 slices of bacon
2/3 cups of chopped onion or bell pepper ( something to break up the saltiness)
1 (4-ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 to 1 1/2 cups (4-6 ounces) finely shredded Cheddar cheese
Dash of pepper

Cook pasta (spaghetti) according to package directions. Meanwihle, cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove the bacon reserving 3 tablespoons of drippings in skillet. Coarsely crumble the bacon and set aside.

Cook green onions (or bell pepper) and mushrooms in the reserved drippings in the skillet over medium heat from 2 minutes. Drain the pasta, and place in a serving bowl. Stir egg yolks into hot
pasta immediately after draining the pasta. Stir in the bacon, green onions (0r bell pepper), mushrooms, cheese, and pepper; toss. Serves immediately. This serves 4.

I didn't do this, but you can probably serve with some type of green vegetable ( such as green beans; the recipe suggests a green salad) and white wine. Like I said above-- DELICIOUS! I know that I'll be making this often this next year and will probably eat for lunch as well during school.

Greenville

Last weekend, I went to Greenville to see my brother. Haven't been in awhile. Ate at the Brick Street Cafe ( had eaten there once before about 7 years ago for my college roommate's Bridesmaids breakfast). Food was still yummy. First thing I saw was a sqaure piano, so I had to get a picture of it ( See first picture posted). Very impressed with the River Front Park.