The First Hour of December (NDC)

[Verse 1] The first hour of December fell With twilight folded like a spell. A single candle took its place, Painting halos of trembling grace. [Verse 2] Along the lane, the night was still; Frost climbed softly up the sill. Every window held its gleam A promise breathed, a resting dream. [Chorus] O hush of winter, calm and deep, Guard the vows that evenings keep. In this hour, the world grows tender The first hour of December. [Verse 3] Footsteps linger in the snow, Slow as memories’ quiet glow. Church bells murmur far away, Calling faintly to hearts that stray. [Chorus] O hush of winter, calm and deep, Guard the vows that evenings keep. In this hour, the world grows tender The first hour of December. [Bridge] Not a wind stirred in the dark; Just a star, a single spark. High above, its silver beam Held the night in gentle dream. [Final Chorus] O hush of winter, pure and mild, Watch the earth like a waiting child. Hold this moment, soft and slender The first hour of December.