Now shine a thousand candles bright

Now shine a thousand candles bright
Upon the world's dark sphere;
The deep blue sky is set alight
As myriad flames appear.

In suburb, ghetto, farm, and town
They spread the news abroad
That Jesus Christ is born tonight,
Our Savior and our God.

O star that shone o'er Bethlehem,
Now let your kindly light
With tranquil hope and glory shine
In every home tonight.

To every dark and anguished heart
Send down your ray divine,
And may the light of God's own love
Like Christmas candles shine.

Music: Christmas candles Emmy Kohler (20th C)
Words: Emmy Kohler (20th C)
Sequence: Cathouse Pandemonium, Ltd.