# The Tremendous Hidden Meaning in a Famous Christmas Carol

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Podcast: [Heart of the Matter Radio/Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heart-of-the-matter-radio-podcast-6455)
Published: 2025-12-18T20:13:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 79

## Resource

Welcome! You hear the song every year from November through December in malls, radio stations, and candletlit services. However, when Issac Watts wrote this song, he wasn't thinking about Christmas. Let's dive into the fascinating facts surrounding the history of this song.

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