Starlight shines, the night is still Shepherds watch from the hill I close my eyes, see the night When Love was born Perfect Child Gently waits, a mother bends to kiss God's face I close my eyes, see the night When Love was born Angels fill the midnight sky They sing: Alleluia, He is Christ, Our king Emmanuel! (Emmanuel!) Emmanuel! He is Our Prince of Peace Alleluia! (Allelu-) Emmanuel, Prince of Peace Love come down for you and me Heaven's gift, the holy spark To light the way inside our heart Bethlehem to your small throne King of hope we've waiting for The world was changed forever more When Love was born I close my eyes, see the night When Love was born