A Candle in the Winter's Night

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[Verse 1]
Oh, the winds of Tara’s hill did howl,
Through the bitter frost and the shadows foul.
In hunger’s grip, we bent to pray,
For the Christ who walked our weary way.
The hearth grew cold, the light grew dim,
Yet a single flame burned bright for Him.
Through every sorrow, through every tear,
His promise whispered, “I am near.”

[Chorus]
A candle glows in the winter’s night,
To welcome the child, the bringer of light.
Through trials deep and shadows long,
We find our hope in heaven’s song.
For though the earth may groan and weep,
His love is strong, His grace will keep.

[Verse 2]
On hills of green, our fathers stood,
Where St. Patrick taught the holy good.
The light he kindled, though storms would rage,
Burns through each dark and weary age.
In famine’s hold, in war’s cruel hand,
We kept His truth across the land.
And in our homes on Christmas Eve,
A flame declares, “We still believe.”

[Chorus]
A candle glows in the winter’s night,
To welcome the child, the bringer of light.
Through trials deep and shadows long,
We find our hope in heaven’s song.
For though the earth may groan and weep,
His love is strong, His grace will keep.

[Bridge]
Oh, let the bells of Christmas ring,
For joy that only Christ can bring.
The sorrow ends, the night gives way,
To the dawn of His eternal day.
We carry scars from ages past,
But mercy's light will always last.
The Christ who came, the Christ who died,
Restores the broken, arms open wide.

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[Lament]
When will the shadows turn to light?
When will the dawn break through the night?
When will the shadows turn to light?
When will our hearts find peace aright?
When will the shadows turn to light?
When will the stars shine ever bright?

[Chorus 2]
A candle glows in the winter’s night,
To welcome the child, the bringer of light.
Through trials deep and shadows long,
We find our hope in heaven’s song.
For Christ has come, and hope is near,
To dry each tear, to calm each fear.

[Outro]
So set the flame upon the sill,
Let it shine on every hill.
For Christ is born, and love has won,
Through every trial, His will be done.
Yes, Christ has come, and hope is near,
To dry each tear, to calm each fear.
And when the bells of heaven chime,
We’ll feast with Him
Beyond all time.

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