Christmas Eve

WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS


Who sings with Winter, at the door,
Bright against the darkening year
With Voice as warm as bonfire-roar?

And burns, like sun on frost and hoar-
Flame and holly are in His hair-
Who sings with Winter, at the door,

Like ease to sorrow, balm to sore,
The Daystar rising, sweet and clear,
And Voice as warm as bonfire-roar?

(Come, Thou Long-Expected Lord,
To gladden with Thine advent here!)
Who sings with Winter, at the door?

Oh, my soul, unbolt the door,
And sing in face of dark and fear!
His Voice, as warm as bonfire-roar

Bids me stand, and wassail pour,
Courage take, and make good cheer!
Who sings with Winter, at the door
With Voice as warm as bonfire-roar?