by Tim Haut

(Can be sung with any 5555D tune, e.g., The Holly and the Ivy, Haiz)

The mouse in its hole,
The bird in its nest,
The Lord in the manger,
The world now is blest.

Refrain:
Joy to all creatures!
Gladness and mirth!
Welcome Emmanuel!
God’s come to earth!

The broken made whole,
The fearful made strong,
The feeble grow mighty,
The outcasts belong!

Hear songs in the silence!
See stars in your night!
Come dance in your weariness!
All sing with delight!

A journey awaits;
For all a new day--
No sorrow or tears
On God’s holy way.

(Comments to Tim at timothyhaut@yahoo.com.)
Deep River, CT