In our darkness light has shone, Alleluia, still today the light shines on, Alleluia; Word made flesh in human birth, Alleluia, Light and Life of all the earth, Alleluia! Christ the Son incarnate see, Alleluia, by whom all things came to be, Alleluia; through the world his splendours shine, Alleluia, full of grace and truth divine, Alleluia! All who now in him believe, Alleluia, everlasting life receive, Alleluia; born of God and in his care, Alleluia, we his Name and nature share, Alleluia! Christ a child on earth appears, Alleluia, crown of all creation's years, Alleluia; God's eternal Word has come, Alleluia, he shall lead his people home, Alleluia!