This is a simple children's hymn for Advent, which can be used in conjunction with lighting an Advent wreath.
It was written by American Methodist organist and composer, Natalie Allyn Sleeth, née Wakeley (1930 –1992), and first published by Hinshaw Music in 1976.
It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Sleeth. This has a cut-common time signature. In the key of G, the first few notes of the melody are D D FE D A_ and this pattern is repeated a lot in the tune.
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| Image: "Advent candle" by EdwinMSarmiento, adapt licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
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Examples
Singer with electronic keyboard:
Choir with gentle organ backing - professional recording:
Singer, unaccompanied:
Singer with ukulele - words on-screen:
Singer with children's choir - professional recording:
Duet with piano and violin:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:1 Light one candle for Peace
One bright candle for Peace
Christ brings Peace to every heart
He comes, He comes
2 Light one candle for Hope
One bright candle for Hope
Christ brings Hope to every heart
He comes, He comes
3 Light one candle for Joy
One bright candle for Joy
Christ brings Joy to every heart
He comes, He comes
OR
3 Light one candle for Joy
One bright candle for Joy
Every nation shall find salvation
In Bethlehem's baby boy.
4 Light one candle for Love
One bright candle for Love
Christ brings Love to every heart
He comes, He comes
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