One of the favorite traditions in our stake is our annual “Night of Christmas Choirs.” In the beginning, our ward choirs each prepared a number for the evening. Lately, we have moved toward full stake choirs—adult, youth, and Primary age. But no one comes to hear any of these choirs, as marvelous as they always are. No, our building fills to overflowing because of the love and talent of our annual guests, the members of the choir of a prominent Baptist church in our area. Whatever else happens that evening, we always sing “Silent Night” to start with and “O Holy Night” in benediction.
In between, our members would revolt if we didn’t also hear our friends sing “Amazing Grace” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” These have become cherished hymns and anthems for us as well. Every number is spirit-filled, and I’m always struck by how beautifully appropriate it is that these separate bodies of believers come together in praise of our common Lord and Savior during the time of year that reminds us that there should be room for all under any and every roof.
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