Jesus born in Bethlehem, on a dark night full of fear.
In a stable Joseph watched 
as Mary kept her baby close beside her, beside her.

He was born to set us free, to inspire us all to see:
That our lives are gifts of love; 
that we can be as loving as we want, to be.

Light a candle, sing with joy, share a story, start a fire.
Say a prayer for those in need, 
enjoy the morning dawn and in the evening, the stars.

Jesus lived so we might live, Jesus gave so we might give.
Follow him and share your life; 
and you will find out what it means to be, alive.

German carol.
Words edited by Robert Traer.

Other carols in Carols for Our Time.

Ding Dong! Merrily on High
The Coventry Carol
The Friendly Beasts
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Patapan
What Child is This?
Unto Us a Child is Born
The Huron Carol
A Child is Born
Bring a Light, Jeannette, Isabella
In the Dark of Winter
Foom, Foom, Foom!
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Little Drummer Boy
Gabriel's Message
Hush, My Dear
Infant Holy
Savior of the Nations, Come
We Three Kings

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