Nativity Carol

Silent, in the chill of midnight,
starlight shines upon a lowly manger.
Wonder, wonder of the ages;
heaven breaks forth on the earth.
For a child is born, the world rejoices!
Shepherds and angels proclaim his birth.
This is Jesus the Lord, our Savior and brother,
bearing God's peace to the earth.

"Fear not," said angelic voices;
"tidings of a wondrous love we bring you.
Go now, find him in a manger;
visit God's home on the earth."
For a child is born, the world rejoices!
Shepherds and angels proclaim his birth.
This is Jesus the Lord, our Savior and brother,
bearing God's peace to the earth.

Jesus, Lord of all creation,
sleep now close beside your mother, Mary.
Bring us light amid the darkness,
promise of life without end.
For a child is born, the world rejoices!
Shepherds and angels proclaim his birth.
This is Jesus the Lord, our Savior and brother,
bearing God's peace to the earth.

Francis Patrick O'Brien