From Isaiah 9:2:  “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.”

World stumbling in darkness

God’s promises breathe truth

Shining cosmos bright light

Love’s descendant of Ruth

Heavy, burdensome tasks

Father sees mankind’s plight

Living life without joy

Heavens glow with His light

Son of God, born to us

Wonderful, Prince of Peace

Coming King, righteous reign

Never shall His light cease

Heavenly host praises

Angelic chorus sings

Kneeling shepherds humbled

From Bethlehem, light brings

Emmanuel’s new hope

God with us evermore

Turning darkness away

Light upon mercy’s door

From Isaiah 9:6:  “For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon His shoulders, and He is named Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”