Night has fled before the light
A Savior born, the welcome sight
Angels sing the glorious ‘frain
And shepherds come, their homage pay
Alleluia!
Mary holds her child dear
Amidst the cold and dark and fear
Her life a joyous offering
To raise in love the child King
Alleluia!
And on this night the future grace
To bring us home from sin and hate
Was revealed, the Word made flesh
God’s living gift to conquer death
Alleluia!
O seeker come and see this sight
O faint of heart, come know God’s might
Know all the truth in God’s own Son
This night, our Lord, our Savior’s come!
Alleluia!
(Words and music: Susan Forshey, 1999)
(In lieu of a Christmas tree this year!)