In the far light, waiting,
watching through the dark night
When angel voices split the silent night,
who would believe this sight?
Eyes of wonder as angel faces
lit a strange light
Shattered faces hid from glory bright
Who would believe this
beautiful light?
Glory in the earth and in the skies
Glory in your face and in your eyes
Goodwill to all simple men and wise
Who would believe this beautiful night
In the manger bed,
a crown of straw around his tiny head
One day he'll be wearing thongs
to stay peaceful to sleep tonight
While the child sleeps
Gentle Mary lays and quietly weeps
And her sorrow in her heart she keeps
What does she know this
beautiful night?
Oh, glory in the earth and in the skies
Glory in His face and in His eyes
Goodwill to all simple
men and wives
Who would believe this beautiful night
You would believe this beautiful night
Joy to the crippled and the blind
Peace in your heart
and in your mind
Dancing on the sorrows left behind
Will you perceive this beautiful night?
Will you believe this beautiful night?