Carol of Joy

Green leaves are fallen,

Withered and dry,

Brief sunset fading

Dim winter sky.

Lengthening shadows

Dark closing in--

Then through the stillness

Carols begin.

O fallen world,

To you is the song.

Death holds you fast

And night tarries long.

Tidings for sinners

Burdened and bound,

Sweet to your ear,

A Savior is found.

Pale moon ascending

Solemn and slow

Cold barren snow

Deep empty valley

Veiled by the night music

Hopeful and bright.

O fearful world

To you is the song.

Peace with your God

And pardon for wrong.

Jesus is born,

Your curse to destroy.

Carol of Joy--

A Savior is found.

Earth, wrapped in sorrow,

Lift up your eyes

To the chorus filling the skies.

Look up, sad hearted,

Witness God's love. 

Join in the carol

Swelling above!

O friendless world,

To you is the song. 

All heaven's joys

To you may belong. 

You who are lonely, 

laden, forlorn,

Now unto you a Savior is born.