New year dawns on our darkness; light is given a name. Joseph and Mary cross the desert bearing a tiny flame; bearing a tiny flame. New life breaths in the stillness; Jesus sleeps through the night. Soldiers of Herod seek the baby, ordered to kill on sight; ordered to kill on sight. New hope moves into morning; shadows fade with the day. Egypt will shelter Christ, our Savior; give him a place to stay, give him a place to stay. New-born joy, safely hidden; Prince of silence and peace; wandering shepherds watch the desert praying for your release; praying for your release. New year dawns on our darkness; faith will sing Jesus' name. Mary and Joseph cross the desert bringing a living flame; bringing a living flame.