The carol is familiar, and sung often
during this season. But what the heck
does it mean?
HARK!
Is it an alarm?
Is it a warning?
‘Hark’ simply means “to listen to
somebody or something”.
So what do “Hark” and “Christmas” have to
do with one another?
There are multiple layers to this
wonderful story of Christ’s birth. I
think, perhaps, it is a suggestion to take note, notice, observe, look and see
with sight and insight. In the carol, we are asked to listen to the message of the angels.
“Hark” is an archaic word. I imagine we only hear it at
Christmastime. Yet the admonition is
there.
It says in effect: “Pay attention people. Something wonderful is happening and you don't want to miss it.”
I'm paying attention ...
To the music of the season
The lights of the season
The smells of the season
The joy of the season
I am harking.
Have you “harked” yet?
P Michael
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