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In deepest darkest night

(The Nativity of the Lord)
In deepest darkest night

1
In darkest, deepest night
comes my Saviour to my side.
He leaves his heav'nly home,
on this earth to reside,
that he might save me.

2
Upon his manger throne
lays he all his glory down.
Amidst the hay and straw
wears no bejewelled crown,
that he might help me.

3
This child, he brings good cheer
through the darkest night of year.
Alone he bears the cost
to rid me of all fear,
for that he loves me.

4
This night breaks out in joy
for the Christ is come to share
my anxious thoughts and fears,
yet lies he helpless there,
that I might love him.

5
As darkness turns to light,
so my joy becomes complete.
I pledge my all
to honour God in manger stall,
thus to adore him.

John-David Yule

Listen to the music of In darkest deepest night (MIDI file).
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(Some of the music lines may not appear correctly on screen, but the file will print adequately.)

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