CAROL OF THE COLORS (2006)

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Our Lord is born, and now we see 

 before our wond'ring gaze

A world whose every color glows 

 with beauty in His praise.

He paints the earth with rainbow hues, 

 all singing in His name,

And joyously they call to us, 

 His wonders to proclaim.

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Away, all darkness! 

 Shadows, flee this glorious display!

The Uncreated Light is come 

 to earth on Christmas day!

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The crimson holly berries twined 

 in wreaths upon our doors

Are tiny drops of Heavenly fire, 

 that flame from which life pours.

And crimson too is Jesus’ blood, 

 which gives us life above,

Forever safe within His heart, 

 aflame with Heavenly love.

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Away, all darkness!...

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The Christmas candles’ golden gleam 

 dispels the gathering night

While telling of the sun above, 

 our never-failing light.

And golden too the nimbus 

 that surrounds our Savior’s face,

Celestial Truth made plain for us, 

 awaiting our embrace.

Away, all darkness!...

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The Christmas tree stands green and straight, 

 while circling branches spread

Its verdance, filling saddened hearts 

 with peace and joy instead.

O Jesus, our true Evergreen, 

 our Tree of heavenly treasure,

In Thee we see our earthly joys 

 made full beyond all measure.

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Away, all darkness!...

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The Virgin wrapped in azure blue 

 reflects the sky above,

Which touches earth at every point 

 with Grace and Perfect Love.

So may our souls in every part 

 rejoice when Gabriel sings

Of red and golden, green and blue, 

the gifts which Christmas brings.

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Away, all darkness!...

lyrics by Dr. Richard H. Overman

copyright © 2006 by Sunset Village Music