A bright star appeared in the dark night to guide us To the child born a king, who left heaven to find us When you’re lost in the dark it still shines to show us the way The way to the baby born in Bethlehem The child who can make us all children again If we bring him our hearts like a present on Christmas day
Gloria, Gloria Desire of the nations, true love has a name Jesus is born today
Carols and sleigh bells all echo his name Churches and shopping malls join in the strains Of the anthem to mercy of the God who bends low to bless Even the silence that sounds like the falling of snow Is singing the song that the snow angels know “Glory to God in the highest” (In excelsis deo)
Gloria, oh Gloria Desire of the nations,true love has a name Jesus is born today
In ribbons and wrapping We keep our surprises Dressing our gifts up in brilliant disguises But the biggest of gifts always come in small sizes And Jesus is born today
Gloria, oh Gloria Desire of the nations, true love has a name Jesus is born today
Wise men for ages have looked for him since And discovered a treasure for beggar and prince Riches of wonder and a peace to give the weary rest