[Verse 1 – Lead] A gentle hush covers the land Snow rests soft on open hands Lanterns glow through midnight air Guiding hearts in silent prayer Stars shine bright above the fields Heaven opens, light revealed Every soul looks to the sky As glory passes quietly by [Choir Accent – Soft] (Gloria… gloria in the night) (Heaven’s light, shining bright) [Pre-Chorus – Lead] Warm winds sweep across the frost Every burden gently lost Hope begins to rise again As angels gather over men [Pre-Chorus – Choir Response] (Holy, holy, hear our song) (Peace and love where all belong) [Chorus – Lead with Choir] This is the holy night of Christmas Where the heavens bend so near Light descending over shadows Filling every heart with cheer [Choir] (Gloria… gloria… sing on high) (Praise resounds through winter sky) [Lead] This is the holy night of Christmas Where the world stands still in grace Every candle, every whisper Feels the warmth of love embraced [Verse 2 – Lead] Families gather by the fire Songs lift hearts and spirits higher Children stare at skies above Dreaming wide with gentle love Midnight bells begin to ring Through the town the echoes sing On this night so calm and mild Heaven smiles on every child [Choir Accent – Soft] (Gloria… gloria in the night) (Heaven’s peace shining bright) [Pre-Chorus – Lead] Snow drifts slow across the earth Every home reflects the birth Of the light we long to see Born to bring us harmony [Pre-Chorus – Choir Response] (Holy, holy, lift your voice) (In this night the world rejoiced) [Chorus – Lead with Choir] This is the holy night of Christmas Where the heavens bend so near Light descending over shadows Filling every heart with cheer [Choir] (Gloria… gloria… sing on high) (Praise resounds through winter sky) [Lead] This is the holy night of Christmas Where the world stands still in grace Every candle, every whisper Feels the warmth of love embraced [Bridge – Choir First, Then Lead] [Choir – Strong, rising] (Heaven open wide tonight Guide us with your perfect light Let your mercy gently fall Shining love upon us all) [Lead – Over choir] Let the calm reach every home Let no heart be left alone Through the frost and through the cold Grace returns, pure and bold [Final Chorus – Full Lead + Full Choir] This is the holy night of Christmas Where the heavens bend so near Light descending over shadows Filling every heart with cheer [Choir – Full] (Gloria… gloria in the night Heaven’s peace, heaven’s light) [Lead] This is the holy night of Christmas Where true wonder fills the air On this sacred winter evening Love is shining everywhere
