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!”