Tidings of comfort & joy
Subtitle: a Christmas feast of faith & fun
By: Pam Rhodes
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9781473630031
Subjects: English Carols; Bible; Reading; English poetry; Christmas stories
Other titles: Tidings of comfort and joy; Christmas feast of faith & fun; Christmas feast of faith and fun
Description: In this book, Pam brings together her personal selection of carols, poems, Bible readings and other inspirational passages from a wide range of sources. As well as the usual old favourites, from Hark the Herald Angels Sing to the stories of the shepherds and the wise men visiting the baby Jesus, there are plenty of lighter moments, with excerpts from Gervase Phinn's memoirs and funny poems by modern writers. Alongside the items themselves Pam shares some of her own Christmas reminiscences and explores the resonance of the Christmas story for all our lives in her trademark inviting and heartwarming style. There is something here for everyone, from those wanting to enjoy dipping in for a taste of Christmas to those needing a sourcebook to inspire selections for Christmas services.