1. One: Today in the town of David a
Saviour has been born to you; he
is the Messiah, the Lord.
Many: He is the Christ, the Son
of the living God.

2. One: Mary gave birth to a Son, and he
was given the name Jesus, because
he will save his people from their sins.
Many: He is the Christ, the Son of
the living God.

3. One: We light this candle tonight
because we believe that Jesus, born
to Mary and Joseph at Bethlehem, is
the light of the world.

4. Many: Like all who follow Jesus, we are people of light, redeemed by the Messiah who is born this night and drawn together as a body by the One who is the Light of the World.