BY ABIGAIL FALANGA
Watchmen! – keep watch for light,
Watch on the walls of our land.
We long for days of lost sight,
Shadowed by death’s dark hand.
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“Unto you that fear my name
Shall the Sun of righteousness arise.”
Unsought, the answer to prophecy came –
As a babe in a manger cries.
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[Refrain]
Rejoice with great joy! Glory be to God!
He has come to us – we are not alone.
Run and tell! The Creator walks our lot;
Relit the dawn and remade us His own!
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Darkness! – flee the coming light!
From the heights of the heavens
Eternity incarnate takes flight;
For unto us a Son is given!
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No longer oppressed by curse and fear;
Even to death, hope will in us dwell.
Through every fire He will be near:
God with us – Emmanuel.
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Watchmen! – see the horizon clear.
Light dawns from beyond black sin!
Wisdom, Power, Glory draw near,
To banish the darkness of men.
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“To God in the highest all glory be!”
Lift up your voices and sing!
“For now the light of peace we see
Rise with healing in His wings!”