Veiled In Darkness Judah Lay

Veiled in darkness judah lay,
Waiting for the promised day,
While across the shadowy night
Streamed a flood of glorious light,
Heav’nly voices chanting then,
“peace on earth, good will to men.”

Still the earth in darkness lies.
Up from death’s dark vale arise
Voices of a world in grief,
Prayers of men who seek relief:
Now our darkness pierce again,
“peace on earth, good will to men.”

Light of light, we humbly pray,
Shine upon thy world today;
Break the gloom of our dark night,
Fill our souls with love and light,
Send thy blessèd word again,
“peace on earth, good will to men.”