[Verse 1] The night was still, the stars were near, A quiet peace that wrapped the world in fear and hope. A tiny cry in the winter air, A promise born where humble hearts could learn to cope. The shepherds came with trembling hands, Drawn by heaven’s open door. And in that stable made of wood, Love touched the earth forevermore. [Chorus] Oh, Light of Bethlehem, shining soft and sweet, You came to us in quietness, in straw beneath our feet. No crown upon Your infant brow, God's promise now complete Oh, Light of Bethlehem, Be born again in me. ⸻ [Verse 2] The wise men traveled deserts wide, Guided by a star that pierced the endless night. Their gifts laid down with gentle pride, Before a child who held the dawn within His light. And Mary whispered lullabies, Joseph kept the lantern low— Their hope was resting in His hands, A love the world would come to know. [Chorus] Oh, Light of Bethlehem, shining soft and sweet, You came to us in quietness, in straw beneath our feet. No throne or choir of angels could contain Your destiny— Oh, Light of Bethlehem, Be born again in me. ⸻ [Bridge] And every Christmas when the world grows loud, I look for You behind the clouds— A whisper in the candle flame, A peace that calls me by my name. And in that stillness, I believe You’re here with us, You never leave. ⸻ [Final Chorus] Oh, Light of Bethlehem, shining soft and sweet, Remind us in the darkest nights, Your love is our retreat. From manger straw to cross and grave, You lived to make us free— Oh, Light of Bethlehem, Be born again in me. [Outro] Tonight the world holds its breath to see— The child who came to set us free.
