CMD, with refrain in CM
In darkness deep the people walked
And turned against their King.
The rulers in their pride all talked
And said, “our praise shall ring”.
But Light burned bright at Christmas time
When Christ came down to burn
The dreadful tools of war and crime,
To die and soon return.
No end shall come of his great reign.
His power shall ere increase.
Christ’s kingdom stretch from sea to plain
With everlasting peace,
With everlasting peace.
The rulers held their people down,
Their yoke was hard and cold.
Yet they forgot who wore the crown:
The King who reigns from old.
A child was born at Christmas time
The Christ, the one true King.
The heavens rang with songs sublime
And we in turn must sing:
No end shall come of his great reign.
His power shall ere increase.
Christ’s kingdom stretch from sea to plain
With everlasting peace,
With everlasting peace.
James Shrimpton (2022)
CCLI song ID: Not yet registered
Inspiration: Isaiah 9:2-7
Suggested Tunes: Original tune to be uploaded