December Squid Angel: Have You Been Touched by an Angel?
Dedicating to Angels: About My Angel Lens
Since being the first to deliver the Christmas message, Angels have always had a special place in our hearts. Known as messengers of God, guardians, and beautiful heavenly creatures, they represent purity and holiness in contrast to fallen man. Whether it's little angels, or cherubim's, or the great archangels Michael and Gabriel, they each represent virtues and ideals that we find so important, especially around the holidays.
I was blessed to be made a Christmas Squid Angel for December 2010, and I am truly honored to be named after one of these ethereal beings. What better way to celebrate Christmas than by blessing other people with the gift of lens love. While most Squid Angels concentrate on making a Lensography dedicated to the lenses they have loved during their tenure, I wished to instead make a lasting memorial to the Angels and their lore. While I do include some other Squid Angel aspects (post your lens to get loved), this lens is dedicated to the history of angels, music, images, and other blessings for you to enjoy.
Christmas Angels, the Heralds of the Holidays.
Christmas Angels are perhaps the most remembered angels, because of their great prominance within the Christmas Story. From Gabrial speaking to Mary about her child, to the Angels proclamation to the shepherds of the Savior's birth, their undeniable presence was of great importance to the nativity story. For more information on the history of Christmas Angels, check out My Favorite Christmas Angels Website, which gives a great in depth history of the Angels of Christmas. Continue below for beautiful Christmas Angel pictures, songs, and more on Angels.
Christmas Angels, Courtesy of AllPosters.com
Angels We Have Heard On High - Amazing Christmas Carol Performance
Angels We Have Heard On High Lyrics
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains,
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains.
Refrain
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song?
Refrain
Come to Bethlehem and see
Christ Whose birth the angels sing;
Come, adore on bended knee,
Christ the Lord, the newborn King.
Refrain
See Him in a manger laid,
Whom the choirs of angels praise;
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid,
While our hearts in love we raise.
Refrain
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Shepherds in the field abiding,
Tell us when the seraph bright
Greeted you with wondrous tiding,
What you saw and heard that night.
Refrain
We beheld-it is no fable-
God incarnate, King of bliss,
Swathed and cradled in a stable,
And the angel strain was this:
Refrain
Choristers on high were singing
Jesus and His virgin birth,
Heavenly bells the while a-ringing
"Peace, good will to men on earth."
Refrain
Santa and Angel Provided by AllPosters.com
Hark The Herald Angel Sings
Hark The Herald Angel Sings Lyrics
Hark the Herald Angels Sing Lyrics:
Hark the herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled"
Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Christ by highest heav'n adored
Christ the everlasting Lord!
Late in time behold Him come
Offspring of a Virgin's womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man to dwell
Jesus, our Emmanuel
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Hail the heav'n-born Prince of Peace!
Hail the Son of Righteousness!
Light and life to all He brings
Ris'n with healing in His wings
Mild He lays His glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth
Hark! The herald angels sing
"Glory to the newborn King!"
Angels Descending to Nativity Scene by AllPosters.com
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Lyrics
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear:
It came upon the midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
With news of joy foretold,
"Peace on the earth, good will to men
From heaven's all gracious King."
The world in solemn stillness lay,
To hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they come,
Love's banner all unfurled;
And still their heavenly music floats
Over all the weary world.
Above its sad and lowly plains
Old echoes plaintive ring,
And ever over its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.
Yet with the woes of sin and strife
The world has suffered long;
Beneath the Angel-strain have rolled
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man at war with man hears not
The love-song which they bring;
O! hush the noise, ye men of strife,
And hear the Angels sing.
O ye, beneath life's crushing load
Whose forms are bending low,
Who toil along the climbing way
With painful steps and slow;
Look now! for glad and golden hours
Come swiftly on the wing;
O rest beside the weary road
And hear the angels sing.
For lo! the days are hastening on,
By prophets seen of old,
When with the ever-circling years
Shall come the time foretold,
When the new heaven and earth shall own
The Prince of Peace their King,
And the whole world send back the song
Which now the angels sing.
Best Angel Album for the Holidays.
Be Blessed Today, Submit Your Lens.
Let the Angels know about your hard work.
I am always searching for lenses to bless, but I will never be able to do this by myself. If you have a lens of your own, or know somebody else's that needs some love, please submit it below. I will bless it and I hope that you will do the same and share the love with others that need it.
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Guardian Angels, Our Silent Protectors.
So many times in our lives we've had unexplained miracles that can only be attributed to these angels, who are sent to protect us here on earth. I've found some beautiful Guardian Angel poetry that I included for you to read below, as well as some more lovely photos from AllPoster.com.
Guardian Angel Poetry
Guardian Angel
You swept me off my feet
And put into my heart such fiery heat
At first sight I would not have known
The kind of love and protection I'd be shown
You've helped me through the good and bad
For meeting you I am so glad
You are my guardian angel and soulmate
And we both know it is fate
Forever you will hold me in your arms
Because of you I know I'll never be harmed
I am yours and you are mine
Forever and ever will be just fine
Shana Adkins
Copyright 1 All rights reserved.
My Guardian Angel
On Your Christening Day
Dear Father who art in heaven
please belss this child today
christened this day in your
holy name with the love
and care of your perfect way.
Please bless this guardian angel
to watch over this precious babe
and protect this innocent child
with your loving care to be forever
safe and always close to you
My Guardian Angel
My angel's right beside me,
wherever I may go,
keeping close watch over me,
he's my husband don't you know.
God took him away from me,
not so long ago,
but he promised he'd never leave me,
dear lord I miss him so.
But I know he's right beside me,
wherever I may go,
for he's my guardian angel,
my love, my life, my soul.
In loving memory of Jerry Joe Webb
Rebecca Webb
Copyright 2001 All rights reserved.
Guardian Angel
I have a Guardian Angel,
She doesn't grant wishes,
Or sprinkle magic fairy dust.
Rather she tells me when I should,
When I shouldn't,
Ands when I must.
Mandy Salter
Copyright 2001 All rights reserved.
Guardian Angel
At times when I am feeling sad
and think that no one cares,
I feel the vibrations of your wings
and know that you are here.
I then feel your tender touch
as you enfold me with His Love.
A yearning prayer has come to earth,
sent down from Father above.
I can never deny your presence.
You fill my heart with song.
All sad thoughts simply disappear,
knowing that I am not alone.
You loan me strength when I give out.
And you raise my courage up.
I can face my troubles head-on
Mortal thanks is not enough.
I will live each day I have
in humbleness and in prayer.
With heartfelt words I'll write
and with all others, share.
Lottie Ann Knox
Copyright All rights reserved.
Your Guardian Angel
You have a Guardian Angel
Who watches over you -
Everywhere you go
And everything you do.
This gentle, silent helper
Is there to be your guide
To shelter and protect you,
And for you to walk beside.
Your Angel will always help you
Whenever things go wrong,
They'll be the wings beneath your feet
As Life's path you walk along.
Feel this calming presence -
Be enfolded by its love
And let your life be guided
By a power from above.
Unknown
Guardian Angel
Dear Guardian Angel
Close friend of mind
You watch from above
And coax the sun to shine
Dear Guardian Angel
Close friend of mine
Fold me gently in your wings
I need never look behind
Dear Guardian Angel
My friend, my heart, my love
I may never have your courage or strength
But I will always look for you above
Beverly Schmeler
Copyright 2001 All rights reserved.
Guardian Angel
I will sing a lullaby
When sleep will not come
I will hold your hand
Through good times and bad
I will brush away your tears
When emotions begin to flood
For I am your Guardian Angel.
I will watch over your soul
Should it ever go astray
I will always hold your heart
Even after judgement day
I will comfort your sadness
And keep your pain at bay
For I am your Guardian Angel
I will always be there
No matter when you call
I will be the one
Who helps you through it all
I am the one sent by God
To always watch over you
For I am your Guardian Angel
I am your Guardian Angel.
Tonya Michael
Copyright 2001 All rights reserved.
Guardian Angel
I've got my Guardian Angel watching over me;
Yet I must still step carefully.
I've been given the choice to decide;
But if I'm not careful I just might slide.
The same holds true for my spiritual walk.
I must take time with Jesus daily; and talk.
Cause if I'm not careful I could fall down;
Then my feet won't be on solid ground.
So I will live my life prayerfully;
And take each step through life carefully.
Then I'll be sure to keep
My Guardian Angel
Watching over me !
Danise Norwak Hahlbohm
My Guardian Angel
Dear Angel ever at my side,
how lovely you must be---
To leave your home in heaven,
to guard a child like me.
When I'm far away from home,
or maybe hard at play--
I know you will protect me,
from harm along the way.
Your beautiful and shining face,
I see not, though you're near.
The sweetness of your lovely voice,
I cannot really hear.
When I pray, you're praying too,
Your prayer is just for me.
But ,when I sleep you never do,
You're watching over me.
psalm 91:11-12
Guardian Angels
God gave us each an angel
To watch over us with love.
They're always carrying messages
To Him in Heaven above.
They warn us during danger,
Encourage us to do what is right,
And will always guard and guide us,
Throughout the day and night.
God sent them to protect us,
When crisis comes our way,
And to aid us with our problems
That we encounter every day.
Thank You, my God in Heaven,
For our Guardian Angels dear.
They're just a token of Your love
To help us overcome life's fears.
Shirley Hile Powell
Guardian Angel
We couldn't be
Because we were distant by the sea
But together in our hearts
But now we are apart
We are apart by life
God took you in the middle of the night on 7-21-00
But now you're in a better place
And I'm never going to forget the smiles on your face
The hugs that you gave
The kisses i still can taste
The memories that we shared
The meaning that we cared
The times we spent together
Those moments will last forever
Your time came to an end
But you will always be my friend
I wish you were here
But I know your spirit is near
Thank you for everything
But now you have heaven's wings
You and Armando are Angels
My Guardian Angels
Telma Cristina Rocha
These Poems were collected from Angel Guide-All about Angels