One Candle Is Lit chords by Mary Anne Parrott

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1.Come surely, Lord Jesus, as dawn follows night,
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our hearts long to greet you, as roses, the light.
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Salvation, draw near us, our vision engage.
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One candle is lit for the hope of the age.

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2.Come quickly, shalom, teach us how to prepare
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for a gift that compels us with justice to care.
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Our spirits are restless till sin and war cease.
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One candle is lit for the reign of God's peace.

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3.Come, festively sing while awaiting the birth,
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join angels in dancing from heaven to earth.
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Wave banners of good news, lift high thankful praise.
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One candle is lit for the joy of these days.

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4.Come, wander where lion and lamb gently play,
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where evil is banished and faith takes the day,
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a babe in a manger to fool the world's eyes.
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One candle is lit for God's loving surprise.

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5.Come, listen, the sounds of God-with-us ring clear,
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and signs of a cross in the distance appear.
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The Word once made flesh, yet the Word ever near.
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One candle is lit for the Christ-birthday here.