Light the Advent Candle
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w&m: Mary Lu Walker, 1975

[Verse 1]
Light the Advent candle, one: Now the waiting has begun;
we have started on our way, time to think of Christmas day.

[Refrain]
Candle, candle, burning bright, shining in the cold winter night;
candle, candle, burning bright, fill our hearts with Christmas light.

[Verse 2]
Light the Advent candle, two: Think of humble shepherds, who
filled with wonder at the sight of the child of Christmas night.

[Refrain]

[Verse 3]
Light the Advent candle, three: Think of heav'nly harmony;
angels singing "Peace on earth" at the blessed Savior's birth.

[Refrain]

[Verse 4]
Light the Advent candle, four: Think of joy forevermore;
Christ Child in a stable born, gift of love that Christmas morn.

[Refrain]

[Verse 5]
Light the Christmas candles, now: Sing of donkey, sheep, and cow;
birthday candles for the King, let the alleluias ring.

[Refrain]