The night is young, the sky is clear,
A common sight this time of year.
Out on the hills the sheep are still,
The shepherds doze against their will.
The stars are there, all shining bright,
But one stands out against the night.
Then suddenly it’s bright as day,
Out of the light some voices say,
“We bring good news, great joy is here,
A Savior’s born, so have no fear.
In Bethlehem you’ll find the Child
With swaddling wrapped, so meek and mild.”
A mighty chorus joined to sing
All praise to God and glory bring.
And then it stopped, was still and clear.
The shepherds said as all drew near,
“Let’s see ourselves this Holy One,
And know the wondrous thing God’s done.”
They quickly left the peaceful hill
And went to town it was so still.
They found the place behind the inn,
And came and saw the Child therein.
So innocent and small was He,
Yet someone special they could see.
This child’s not like another one;
This truly is God’s only Son.
In humble worship they did bow,
And yet they had to wonder how,
This little Child could save mankind.
But where could they the answer find?
A few more years on Calvary’s tree,
The answer’s plain for all to see,
He died and rose so we might live,
His very life, He came to give.
Christ gave His life to show the way,
What will you give for Christ today?