NeuroDivine

This hymn is offered for all who move through the world with heightened sensitivity, deep perception, or ways of thinking and feeling that do not always fit the expected patterns. It honours those whose gifts shine quietly, whose journeys take winding paths, and whose presence reveals Christ’s light in unexpected places.

On the final day of Christmastide, we remember the Magi—travellers who followed a star others overlooked, carrying gifts that spoke of mystery, healing, and hope. We also recall St Charles of Mount Argus, whose compassion embraced every person who came to him, especially those burdened, misunderstood, or carrying invisible wounds.

May this hymn be a place of welcome: a space where each person’s way of seeing is treasured, where difference is held with reverence, and where the light of Epiphany guides us toward deeper understanding, gentleness, and grace.

1.
On this last day of Christmastide,
we greet the dawning star;
the Light made flesh still walks with those
who journey from afar.

2.
The Magi kneel in wonderment,
their gifts before him spread:
the gold that crowns his royal grace,
the myrrh that marks his dread.

3.
And frankincense, in rising prayer,
proclaims him God above;
their offerings speak the mystery
of heaven’s self-giving love.

4.
So too Saint Charles, in Dublin’s streets,
bore Christ’s own healing grace;
he blessed the poor, the sick, the worn,
with mercy’s tender face.

5.
His prayer rose like the frankincense
for all who came in need;
his touch became the myrrh of hope
for hearts that broke or bleed.

6.
And in his life, the gold of Christ
shone bright for all to see;
a royal love made lowly still
in humble charity.

7.
O Christ, whose star still leads us on
beyond our fear and night,
make us, like Charles, your living signs
of healing, peace, and light.

8.
Then may our gifts, however small,
be offered at your throne;
twelve days of joy become a year
of love in action shown.

Text Copyright (c) Michael McFarland Campbell 2025. All rights reserved.