There's never been a year when I've so needed To see the season come around To sing the sweet familiar carols See the lights all over town Cause I need to be reminded In the darkness of these days Our God is not so far away Hope is here Love chose to leave His throne Hope is here He made our world his home There's an echo from the angels saying Do not fear Hope is here May we always seek him like the wise men Following that star May the holy wonder of the story Captivate our hearts Of how a tiny baby changed eternity So let us remember and believe Hope is here Love chose to leave His throne Hope is here He made our world his home There's an echo from the angels saying Do not fear Hope is here Right where you're standing Come empty-handed Out of the darkness There comes a light The Father, the Spirit The Son is alive Out of the darkness There comes a light The Father, the Spirit The Son is alive Hope is here Love chose to leave His throne Hope is here He made our world his home There's an echo from the angels saying Do not fear Hope is here