How Dark the Sky
How dark the sky,
How bright the star:
The soldier's tread,
The tavern's roar,
Destined to praise
A child so poor,
Lord Jesus born for us all.
How dark the sky
Shot through with light:
The shepherd's dull
And angels bright
Worship the child
On this great night,
Lord Jesus born for us all.
How dark the sky,
The comet's tail
Draws camels onward
Like a sail
At God's command,
They cannot fail
Lord Jesus born for us all.