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In The Bleak Midwinter
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Aug 30, 2026 updated
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Brandon Heath performs a tender rendition of the classic Christmas carol "In the Bleak Midwinter," originally a poem by Christina Rossetti. The song reflects on the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth, contrasting the cold, harsh winter with the warmth of Mary's devotion and the presence of angels. It emphasizes the profound mystery of the Incarnation—that the Creator of heaven and earth became a vulnerable child. The final verse poses a personal question about what one can offer Christ, concluding that the greatest gift is one's own heart. Heath's version captures the quiet reverence and awe of the season, inviting listeners to respond with wholehearted surrender.
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In the bleak midwinter, frosty 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.
Angels and archangels may have gathered there,
Cherubim and seraphim thronged on the air;
But His mother Mary, in her maiden bliss,
Worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
Heaven cannot hold Him, nor can earth sustain;
Heaven and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign.
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 can I give Him I would give my heart
Yet what can I give Him I would give my heart