An Advent Candle Lighting Song
Tune: STILL, STILL, STILL, Austrian Carol
Lyrics and Arrangement by Rev. Elana Keppel Levy, 2025
1. Hope, hope, hope,
The candle is aglow.
An emptiness that deepens daily
Flees before the promised baby.
Hope, hope, hope,
The candles are aglow.
2. Peace, peace, peace
The candles let us see.
Where we expect a threat or danger
Friend and foe draw near the manger.
Peace, peace, peace
The candles let us see.
3. Joy, joy, joy
The candles gloom destroy.
A bliss that passes every measure
Will be found in Christ, our treasure.
Joy, joy, joy
The candles gloom destroy.
4. Love, love, love
The candles give a nudge
To share such kindness, care and blessing
Near the babe, our faith expressing.
Love, love, love
The candles give a nudge.
5. Christ, Christ, Christ
The candles seek his light.
What miracle – he’s born among us!
Angels sing a heav’nly chorus
Christ, Christ, Christ
The candles seek his light.
Image credit: “Advent Wreath – 1st Advent” by Liesel, 2012.
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