It was a silent night in Bethlehem,
When Christ our King was born ...
While shepherds watched their sheep,
On that very early morn.

 

A brilliant star was shining
Upon that sacred shrine
Of the Holy Family kneeling
Beside the manger of God, Divine.

 

The shepherds followed this radiant star,
Of royal beauty bright,
And listened to the angels sing;
While praising God all through the night.

 

"Hosanna in the highest,"
Unto Him all nations sing,
"Christ our Saviour is born this night.
'Tis Christ our Saviour King."

 

The radiance of His being
Will shine through all our lives
And crush the sins of all mankind;
Upon which all evil thrives.

 

Oh, Blessed Child of Mary,
To whom all the world will bow,
'Tis God's Son - the only One.
To this our God, forever, will avow.

 

Oh, loving Saviour of mankind,
The souls of man (both then and now)
Will sing Your praises forever
And unto You all knees will bow.

 

Each year we'll celebrate Your birth,
To please our God our King,
And pray You will come again -
So peace to this world You'll bring.

© by Leslie M. Willson, Sr.