Two Book Reflections

Thy Nativity of Christ our God
Has shown to the world
The light of wisdom.
For by it, those who worship the stars
Were taught by a star
To adore Thee.
The son of righteousness
And to know thee.
The orient from on high,
O Lord, Glory to Thee!

Nazo Zakkak 

Looking East over Lake Monona

This is an Orthodox hymn to Christ, celebrating the sun rise from the East (Orient) and the Star that drew the Wisdom seekers from the East.