Come Rejoice

Bright as the sun in the dark night air



There appeared a heavenly light



To guide the wise men to the King of hope



Who was born on Christmas night



The wisdom Child and His Mother mild



Slept in a manger stall



In a stable low where the cattle moaned



And the angels stood their guard



Come rejoice, queen and beggar



The homeless man and the prince of pride



Saints and vagabonds, rich and poor



Rejoice in gladness on Christmas night



Bearing their gifts every wise man knelt



Bending his knees to the King



In the heavenly light while sweet Mary smiled



They heard the angels sing



So every soul on Christmas night



Yearns for healing grace



With gifts of myrrh and frankincense



They bless sweet Jesus' face



Come rejoice, queen and beggar



The homeless man and the prince of pride



Saints and vagabonds, rich and poor



Rejoice in gladness on Christmas night



May all the blessings that come to us now



Lead us from darkness to light



May all the hope that is here in our hearts



Live beyond this magic night



Late tonight on a city street



Some child of woman and man



Goes to sleep on the frozen ground



And holds an empty hand



Lift your eyes to the hopeless face



That greets you on your way



Give the tender gift of love



Make Christmas every day



Come rejoice, queen and beggar



The homeless man and the prince of pride



Saints and vagabonds, rich and poor



Rejoice in gladness on Christmas night



Come rejoice, queen and beggar



The homeless man and the prince of pride



Saints and vagabonds, rich and poor



Rejoice in gladness on Christmas night, on Christmas night