(Choir) Tell us, angels, why you sing, what this great good news you bring. Born in Bethlehem God's Son, binding heaven and earth in one. (All) Dark the night, unclear the way, yet we know that God holds sway; now let joy fill all the earth, Christ our Hope is come to birth. (Choir) Tell us, shepherds, what you see, marveling at such mystery. Look, a child abed in hay, radiant dawn of God's new day. (All) Dark the night, unclear the way, yet we know that God holds sway; now let joy fill all the earth, Christ our Light is come to birth. (Choir) Tell us, Joseph, how like wood faith was tried, and firm it stood. Trust from doubt the Lord did hew; see the babe, God's Word come true. (All) Dark the night, unclear the way, yet we know that God holds sway; now let joy fill all the earth, Christ our Truth is come to birth. (Choir) Tell us, Mary, whom you bear, cradled with such tender care. This new life is all life's source, his the love that shapes our course. (All) Dark the night, unclear the way, yet we know that God holds sway; now let joy fill all the earth, Christ our Life is come to birth. (Choir) Tell us, Herod, what you fear as the promised King draws near. Mine the might, but his the crown, casting all the powerful down. (All) Dark the night, unclear the way, yet we know that God holds sway; now let joy fill all the earth, Christ our Shield is come to birth. (Choir) Tell us, wise men, what you seek, what your precious gifts bespeak. What the stars cannot provide-- One we trust to save and guide. (All) Dark the night, unclear the way, yet we know that God holds sway; now let joy fill all the earth, Christ our Way is come to birth. (Choir) Tell us, Christ Child, where you are, now that Bethlehem's so far. With life's victims there am I, still for peace on earth I die. (All) Dark the night, unclear the way, yet we know that God holds sway; now let joy fill all the earth, Christ our Peace is come to birth.