In the Silence of the Night (Dobson)

In the si­lence of the night

Long

long years ago

From the star­ry heav’n­ly height

Came the Christ be­low;

He was born that men might know

Joy in ang­uish

rest in woe;

Yea

this Child did come to give

Peace on earth that men might live.

Shepherds from the far hill­side

Sought that mang­er rude;

With the an­gel’s word to guide

They their way pur­sued.

Saw the low­ing ox­en nigh

Where the lit­tle Child did lie;

David’s Son come down to give

Peace on earth

that men might live.

Wise men on the des­ert track

Hailed that bea­con bright

Onward pressed and turned not back

Guided by the light.

For to seek the King they came

All their hearts with love aflame

Lowly kneel­ing they ad­ored

For that Child was Christ the Lord.

We no an­gel’s voice have heard

And no star we see

Yet we fain would trust Thy word

Yielding all to Thee.

Lo

we come with hearts aglow

Thro’ the cold­ness of the snow

For

dear Lord

Thou still dost give

Peace on earth

that men may live.