Nigel and Tom have set the Christina Rossetti poem to new music. Recorded at Northbrook College Studios by Matt Parsons
lyrics
In the bleak midwinter, frost wind made moan,
earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone;
snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow,
in the bleak midwinter, long ago.
Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain;
heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign.
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ.
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
cherubim and seraphim thronged the air;
but his mother only, in her maiden bliss,
worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
What can I give him, poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;
if I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;
yet what I can I give him: give my heart.
credits
from The Christmas Songs 2011 Album,
released December 2, 2011
Nigel Black - lead guitar
Tom Heaton - rhythm guitar and vocals
Lyrics by Christina Rossetti
Music by Nigel Black and Tom Heaton
Music from transplanted cultures - Poles, Turks, Roma in Worthing and Brighton. Great, proper soulful music made with love and joy. Freedom Zoom Records