The Longest Night

Will the sun return?
Will the day be bright?
Will we ever see the sky spread out in early morning light?

Winter is closing in
Snow is falling down
Trees reach black into the sky; our footsteps are the only sound

But it’s not a silent night
Somewhere a church bell rings
Somewhere a fire is burning bright
Somewhere a choir sings

When weep surround our faces
We pull our heads down low
Silence fills the spaces as we walk through the snow

Home’s way is hard, it is
And our doors are open and wide
Come in, you weary travelers, and take your rest inside

But it’s not a silent night
Somewhere a church bell rings
Somewhere a fire is burning bright
Somewhere a choir sings

No, we’re not alone
This night is not the end
Brothers and sisters are all around, the new day is ready to begin

But it’s not a silent night
Somewhere a church bell rings
Somewhere a fire is burning bright
Somewhere a choir sings

Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!