One Light

Description

“One Light” was written for the Christmas Eve Candlelighting service at Unity of Fairfax in Oakton, VA. It leads directly into the singing of “Silent Night” and the lighting of candles by the entire congregation. It is a beautiful sight!

One Light
Words and music by Dan Johnson and Roger Tomhave ©2007

(Verse 1)
How many candles will be lit this night
How many hearts will be warmed
The air is crisp and the stars are bright
The cast of the light, the children’s delight
The town is completely transformed.

(Verse 2)
As the Bethlehem star shining long ago
Marked a journey’s end
We search for a light that will help us know
That peace will grow, and no one’s a foe
For each soul we meet is a friend.

(Chorus)
We are one light, shining together
One light, held high and bright
One light, whenever we gather
One people, one union, one light.

(Verse 3)
How many luminaries measure the way
That leads to the welcoming door
How many souls will collect from the tray
Where small candles lay on this special day
Without knowing what lies in store.

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
It starts with a single flame
At the first notes of “Silent Night”
One by one each candle is lit
Igniting a heavenly light.

(Verse 4)
People united singing soft and low
With candles held high in the air
Voices of nations join and grow
A midnight glow, when time seems to slow
A moment of peace like a prayer.

(Chorus)