From Haruo:

(Hello, there, by the way! I don't believe I've had the pleasure...)

Verne (my roommate) was all gung ho to have it sung in church until I pointed out the likelihood that some in the congregation might find the Goddess references unbaptistic ;-) ...

LoL!

Though actually, I've often wondered why more Christians don't celebrate the Solstice as well as Christmas... After all, according to the Bible the very first blessing of Creation that God gave us was light itself.

And according to both Biblical and historical evidence Jesus was actually born in the spring (the only time sheperds would routinely "watch their flocks by night" is during the lambing season; and Ceasar held the census around the ides of March). But the early Christians decided to celebrate His birth around the solstice for 2 reasons. One reason was that it was already a customary day of celebration. But the other was symbolic: According to Christian teaching, Jesus, like the winter solstice sun, is the "Light that pierces the darkness."

Oh, and as for the last lines, how do these bounce against your minds' ears:

She lives in our hearts and the love that we share,
So raise all your voices, let your joy fill the air ??