The light of Christ surrounds us;
the love of Christ enfolds us;
the pow'r of Christ protects us;
the presence of Christ watches over us.
All the earth is ablaze
with the glory of God,
for the light has come
to burn away the darkness.
Let us fill every space
with the sound of our joy,
praising Christ who is
living now among us.
As this candle shines out
through the darkness of night,
may the love of Christ
burn ever in our hearts.
In the East, the Morning Star
rises bright upon you,
in its peaceful light
shines the glory of the Lord.
The light of Christ surrounds us;
the love of Christ enfolds us;
the pow'r of Christ protects us;
the presence of Christ watches over us.
-Marty Haugen
