THE CAROL OF LIGHT (2003)

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In swaddling cloths the Saviour lies 

 upon a bed of hay,

His earthly garments, dazzling bright, 

 turn darkness into day.

‘Tis Heavenly Light, the Father’s heart, 

 poured out in Jesus’ birth!

And lo! we see its glow within 

 all creatures here on earth.

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O blessed Christmas, day of joy, 

 when God Himself comes down,

To show us Eden’s bloom afresh, 

 and Heaven’s golden crown.

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Angelic voices sing at night, 

 and shepherds all afraid

Bestir themselves as darkness flees 

 and Glory is displayed.

Let us, like them, make haste to find 

 the tiny One within,

The uncreated everlasting 

 Light which cancels sin.

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O blessed Christmas, day of joy...

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From eastern lands long waiting come 

 the wise men bearing gold,

Pure Light in earthly metal form 

 to greet the King foretold,

Most noble of a kind it is, 

 and from all baseness free,

Foreshadowing the purity 

 He offers you and me.

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O blessed Christmas, day of joy...

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As cruel Herod purposes 

 to slay the infant one

And quench the supernatural Light 

 which burns within the sun,

His earthly father takes him safely 

 to a distant land,

As He will bring us all through death 

 to Heaven’s shining band.

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O blessed Christmas, day of joy...

lyrics by Dr. Richard H. Overman

copyright © 2003 by Sunset Village Music