St Peters RC Church Hamilton

The first frost of November

Of the forthcoming winter,

Readily descending in crisp beauty,

You can be lost to wonder.

The scenery so a-glow,

A sparkling show of purity

As white, which is shining,

Dominates the landscape.

You may well find it shivery,

But really it is well worth

Taking a trip into the countryside.

For the beauty you will see

Is uniquely pretty, truly lovely.

Silence fills the air

As if nothing is a-stir,

And every twig or sprig of evergreen

Is a delightful scene

Of restful tranquillity.

Nothing, no one is busy.

The world has become frozen

In time, in stillness,

A peaceful quietness lies over us,

So very good for us.

Body, soul and spirit

Can all benefit from this occasion.

Our world frozen stunningly.

Oh that life could be

This peaceful more often.

But come the warming sun,

Its day’s race to be won,

And the first ground frost,

Of the forthcoming season

Will all too quickly be lost.

Make then the most

Of the first frost of November,

And be lost to a pleasure,

So fleeting, we must value

A treasure of colder weather.

It is but one measure

Of the splendour of the Creator,

Hopefully there could be

Further frosts in store later!

Lord, frost is outstandingly beautiful, transforming everything by a white gleaming purity. Oh that our life could be the same. It would be if we prayed more readily and regularly, asking for the help we need. For then,

You come to us in the Lord Jesus, by the Holy Spirit, and life is richly blessed. Thank You for this benefit. May scenes of beauty ever remind us to pray. Amen.