One Candle is Lit - 128

Come surely, Lord Jesus, as dawn follows night,

our hearts long to greet you, as roses the light.

Salvation, draw near us, our vision engage.

One candle is lit for the hope of the age.

Come quickly, shalom, teach us how to prepare

for a gift that compels us with justice to care.

Our spirits are restless till sin and war cease.

One candle is lit for the reign of God’s peace.

Come, festively sing while awaiting the birth,

join angles in dancing from heaven to earth.

Wave banners of goof news, life high thankful praise.

One candle is lit for the joy of these days.

Come, wander where lion and lamb gently play,

where evil is banished and faith takes the day,

a babe in a manger to fool the world’s eyes.

One candle is lit for God’s loving surprise.

Come, listen, the sounds of God with us ring clear,

and signs of a cross in the distance appear.

The Word once made flesh, yet the Word ever near.

One candle is lit for the Christ birthday here.