(Verse 1)
Mary and Joseph, a couple pure and true, In obedience they met the Advent they knew.
Their faith carried them through doubt and all fear, To Bethlehem, where comfort is near.
The birth of Jesus was as follows, says Matthew's clear voice, A sign for the poor, giving them cause to rejoice.
To believe is to dare to open your eyes, That God's wonders happen, beneath all the skies.
(Verse 2)
Let us see the elders with respect and high honor, Their life stories they carry upon their banner.
Let us lift up our children in light and in grace, And teach them of charity in this place.
For the Child who is coming, is the proof we can see, That God looks on all with His heart open free.
The parent’s compassion, a gift so grand, Reflects the peace that in Advent is planned.
(Chorus)
Advent light is kindling our faith, To Bethlehem we walk with calm breath.
The darkness past, let it rest, let it fade, A new light dawns, a glorious parade.
Come, sing of hope, of love and peace so sweet,
A Child shall guide us, making life complete!
(Bridge)
Look to the East, where the bright star is set, We leave behind the cold and dark to forget.
It is time for forgiveness, time to be renewed, A new start is waiting, for me and for you.
And now abide faith, hope, and love, these three, But the greatest of these, is love for you and me.
(choir)
the greatest, is love for you and me.
the greatest, is love
(Verse 3)
Let us feel the sorrow, see the deep need, And give as Mary gave, planting the seed.
Charity is more than just empty talk, It is the action that guides our walk.
To serve one another in humility's way,Is to follow the Light every day.
Through our deeds we reveal the peace of the Lord, Awaiting the Child who brings joy as reward.
(choir)
We leave behind the cold and dark to forget.
A new start is waiting, for me and for you.
(Chorus)
Advent light is kindling our faith, To Bethlehem we walk with calm breath.
The darkness past, let it rest, let it fade, A new light dawns, a glorious parade.
Come, sing of hope, of love and peace so sweet,
A Child shall guide us, making life complete!
(Verse 4)
We wait in the dark, but the light is near to us, Giving us courage to start anew, with a fuss.
Let us bear one another, as Joseph bore Mary's mind, Let the faith in the Lord come in, you will find.
It is Advent time, a moment so holy and deep, Before the Child is born while we sleep.
Reminding us of the hope that will never die, From the manger in Bethlehem, to the heaven on high.
(choir)
Come, sing of hope, of love and peace,
A Child shall guide us, making life complete!
Come, sing of hope, of love and peace,
A Child shall guide us, making life complete!
A Child shall guide us, making life complete!
