Every year Smith College holds “Christmas Vespers” on the first Sunday of December. The Smith College Orchestra, Chorus, Glee Club and the Handbell Choir all participate. Also, there are readers who read the scripture lessons. And last night at the 7:30 p.m. service I was a reader! I read Isaiah 9:2-7. And I rocked! I hit it on the mark. When I sat down, Elizabeth the next reader, told me that I did a great job and that since I set the bar it was going to be a challenge. By the way, she did an awesome job!
I spoke clearly, kept the rhythm going so the lesson read as a story. And let me tell you that section of Isaiah is not an easy one to understand. Such as “Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.” Sounds like they need serious therapy and a trip to Big Y!
By the way, Jennifer Walters, Dean of Religious Life, mentioned in our rehearsal that this very public event is the only one with such a religious tone held at Smith. Even I was surprised when we all said “The Lord’s Prayer.” Especially from a place where I can’t decorate my desk with Christmas items because it isn’t politically correct.
So instead of saying “Happy Holidays” I wish you a very Merry Christmas and may all your days be filled with visions of presents from Santa Claus!
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