A Christmas prayer

audiobook

A Christmas prayer

by James W. (James William) Foley

EN·~21 minutes·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

A Christmas prayer

21:55

Description

A gentle, lyrical prayer opens this short work, inviting listeners into the quiet stillness of a snow‑covered Christmas night. Its verses move like soft snowfall, each line offering a simple, sincere appeal for blessings to flow toward friends both near and far. The tone feels both reverent and intimate, as if spoken beside a glowing Yule‑log.

The poem weaves wishes for comfort, love, and mercy, asking the divine to tend to those who wander, mourn, or celebrate in abundance. It names the ordinary moments of the season—burning logs, bright trees, shared bread and wine—to remind us that kindness can illuminate every heart. Throughout, a quiet hope builds that joy will spill over, reaching every corner of the world.

Rendered in a clear, sing‑song cadence, the piece lends itself beautifully to an audio experience. Its timeless language and warm imagery make it a soothing companion for anyone seeking a reflective pause during the holidays.

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Details

Language

en

Duration

~21 minutes (21K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

New York: P. F. Volland & Co., 1915.

Credits

Bob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola, Maren Boyle and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Jan 18, 2024

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James W. (James William) Foley

James W. (James William) Foley

1874–1939

A poet of the Northern Plains, James W. Foley turned prairie life, friendship, humor, and everyday people into warmly accessible verse. His work reached national audiences, while his “North Dakota Hymn” became the state song in 1947.

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