The world lay in the dark Desperate for Heaven's spark Weary from the trials and storms Wondering when Hope would be born Waiting, longing, crying out Light of the world shine on us Reign over us o Prince of Peace Heal every hurt with Your hands, with your words O come, o Light of the world In the chill of winter's gray Our humble King from Heaven came With the power to save and serve He gave us life we could not earn In our weakness, we cry out Light of the world shine on us Reign over us o Prince of Peace Heal every hurt with Your hands, with your words O come, o Light of the world O weary one, lift up your head The Light has come, He will come again O weary one, lift up your head The Light has come, He will come again Past the manger, past the Cross We battle doubt, we suffer loss But we do not fight in vain Through every trial He radiates Walking toward Him, we cry out Light of the world, shine on us Reign in our hearts, o Prince of Peace Till You return Let our lives and our words Proclaim the Light of the world Shine on us Reign in our hearts, o Prince of Peace Till You return Let our lives and our words Proclaim the light of the world O come, o Light of the world O come, o Light of the world