Verse 1
The winter air is crisp and bright,
The church is glowing in the night,
And families gather close as Christ comes to ya.
The candles shine in steady rows,
The choir hums as soft wind blows,
And Walla Walla lifts a Christmas hallelujah.
Chorus (bells chiming softly)
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Christmas bells are calling to ya,
Hallelujah… hallelujah.
Verse 2
A baby born in straw and hay,
A humble king on Christmas Day,
A story told that never stops renewing ya.
The shepherds heard the angels sing,
The sky itself began to ring,
Their trembling hearts spilled out a holy hallelujah.
Chorus (choir warming)
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Glory’s shining right through ya,
Hallelujah… hallelujah.
Verse 3
The snow falls soft on South First Ave,
Boot prints gather as neighbors have,
Inside the church the warmth will wrap around ya.
The organ swells, the rafters shake,
As every soul begins to wake
To Christmas hope that whispers out hallelujah.
Chorus (bells brighter)
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Let the Christmas light renew ya,
Hallelujah… hallelujah.
Verse 4
The children’s voices pure and clear
Float like angels from the rear,
A sound so sweet it almost feels like they outgrew ya.
Pastor Albert reads by candle flame,
“Emmanuel”—His sacred name—
And every heart responds with quiet hallelujah.
Chorus (full choir)
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Peace on Earth is moving through ya,
Hallelujah… hallelujah.
Bridge
The world outside may feel unsure,
But here tonight our hearts feel pure,
And Christmas grace is gently pulling to ya.
From manger straw to cross and throne,
We’re never walking life alone—
This night reminds us with its hallelujah.
Final Chorus (bells + choir layered, Christmas-bright)
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Let the bells ring strong and true, yeah,
Hallelujah… hallelujah.
Hallelujah, hallelujah,
Walla Walla celebrates with you—
Hallelujah… hallelujah.
