Christmas Night

The stars were out
On Christmas night
From far away
They shone their light
In weather pleasant
I went walking
A silent night
Without much talking
A gentle breeze
Brushed my face
And all was calm
In this winter place
No church bells rang
No carol singing
Just the darkness
The night was bringing
But all around me
Peace was there
In my footsteps
And on the air
It filled my heart
And so I smiled
In the night
Gentle and mild
I breathed it in
As I walked along
My heart now filled
With joyful song
Of peace on Earth
Of Santa's sleigh
Of being home
On Christmas day
Of Christmas trees
And noses so red
Of joy to the world
With mistletoe overhead
And even alone
On Christmas night
We have seen great darkness
But still find a great light
I step forward again
As the night closes in
Knowing a new day
Will soon begin
It is up to me
To remember it all
When winter has passed
And spring comes to call
Christmas is here
And will never depart
When you keep Christmas joy
Alive in your heart
Merry Christmas to you
May blessings abound
And keep Christmas with you
All the year round