Artifact 303 : Under the Shining Snow Tonight (Acid MerryChristmas Mix)

[Performance notes: Deep baritone male solo voice, like a traditional church cantor in a liturgical service. Chest voice, clear diction, steady phrasing, warm but controlled vibrato only on sustained notes. No pop, no jazz, no gospel stylings, no scoops or belting.] [Lyrics:] Beneath the winter's quiet glow, The lamplit streets lie crowned with snow. We walk in silence, hearts made still, To seek Your face, to know Your will. A whispered prayer climbs through the night, "O Christ, our peace and perfect Light." Under the hush of falling snow, The bells proclaim what angels know. Glory to God in heaven's height, Christ Jesus, Lord, is born this night. Through wintry air the voices rise, With angel songs in frost-bright skies. The star once set o'er Bethlehem Still guides our seeking hearts to Him. We lift our eyes from fear and strife, And find in You our peace, our life. Under the hush of falling snow, The bells proclaim what angels know. Glory to God in heaven's height, Christ Jesus, Lord, is born this night. Our frosted breath in winter air Becomes one single, silent prayer. We bless the Child who came to share Our grief, and bear our guilt and shame. From manger straw to rugged tree, Your mercy pours for all to see. Let holy silence now proclaim The Name above all other names. Emmanuel, forever near, Breaks through the darkness of our fear. Under the hush of falling snow, Your gathered Church now stands in grace. Glory to God in heaven's height, Christ, our Dawn, our life and true Light. Under the hush of falling snow, Christ, our King and Light, is born this night.