Hope is a star that shines in the night, leading us on till the morning is bright. Refrain: When God is a child there's joy in our song. The last shall be first and the weak shall be strong, and none shall be afraid. Peace is a ribbon that circles the earth, giving a promise of safety and worth. Ref. When God is a child ... Joy is a song that welcomes the dawn, telling the world that the Savior is born. Ref. When God is a child ... Love is a flame that burns in our heart. Jesus has come and will never depart. Ref. When God is a child ...