Light of the world
come nigh and bless
Thy children here below
Who in Thy house Thy name confess
On us Thy grace bestow.
Light of the world
we celebrate
Tonight Thy lowly birth
And teach our little ones of Thee
Who came from Heaven to earth.
Light of the world
in manger low
Thou deigned to lay Thy head
That we in darkest night of sin
Might to Thy light be led.
Light of the world
into our hearts
Let Thy full glory shine
That we may follow now Thy star
Until we reach Thy shrine.
Light of the world
we worship Thee
Our humble gifts we bring;
Accept our sinful hearts
O Lord
While praise to Thee we sing.
Light of the world
when Thou shalt come
Our judge and Lord to be
May we through Thy dear sacrifice
Forever dwell with Thee.