Koppången

There is silence around me in the peaceful winter night.
From the church down in the valley I can see the candlelight.
And I stopped for a moment in this winter paradise,
When I heard a choir singing through the darkness and the ice.

And the rays from the lights behind the windows vaulted frames
Have united the souls in hope that something great is waiting.
And I know that those who have left us here had the same thoughts as I,
We're like flames in the darkness and stars up in the sky.

And I can see how they sparkle and they fade before my eyes
And the truth is coming closer like a wonder in disguise.
We are caught here for a moment like an imprint of a hand
On an old and frosted window or a footprint in the sand. For a while I'm eternal; that's the only thing I know.
I am here and we share our dreams about our destination.
It is cold out here and the snow is white but I'm warm deep inside.
I am warm 'cause I know that my faith will be my guide.

Now there is silence around me; I have heard those words again
In a hymn of grace and glory saying: nothing is in vain.
I can sing and believe it. Let the message reach the sky.
Oh, silent night, let your promise never die!

And I long for the others, it is peaceful in the church.
He was born for a purpose and that's why we're here together.
Holy night, I feel like a child inside and believe he was sent.
So I'm lighting a candle each Sunday in advent.