the sound seemed to come from the lights – and then the sound seemed to sing, was indeed singing, “glory to god in the highest, and on earth, peace and goodwill.” and when we went back into the cave, the light seemed to follow us back in – and there was no more need for me to hold up my lantern. and the light seemed to have its source – and i know you won’t believe it – the light seemed to have its source in mary’s baby jesus.
we shall be strangers and aliens in a strange and alien land – but i dare to hope the extraordinary will continue 