To a hovel in Bethlehem
Came the Light of a thousand dawns.
A Newborn in rags revealed
The Love that heals all wounds.

In pitiful Bethlehem
Hints of Grace
Sparks of Hope
Songs of the Angels

Wherever there is Poverty and misery
The Goodness of God
Waits to be born.
You and I are Mary and Joseph.

So get your donkey and let’s go.

Candles of joy despite all sadness.
Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,
Candles of courage for fears ever present,
Candles of peace for tempest tossed days.
Candles of graces to ease heavy burdens,
Candles of love to inspire all my living.
Candles that will burn all year long.