Silent and waiting, the shimmered sky is bright,

anticipating the wonder of the night.

A new-born baby cries, and from the silent skies

a song begins to rise

that echoes from the time that cradles Bethlehem

 

Stars blaze in glory, and watchers in the night

receive the story that sets their hearts alight.

As galaxies take wing and star and nova sing,

the universe declares

that now the longed-for one is born in Bethlehem

 

Sing joy and gladness, rejoicing at the birth

that scatters gladness and offers peace to earth.

So bring your fire for truth, and vows of love and faith

for justice and for peace.

These are the gifts we owe the child of Bethlehem

 

Music: traditional carol tune "Bethlehem" arr. Gounod

Words Neil Quintrell © Pilgrim Publishing