Songtext
The city lies quiet in the winter light
And no one wonders what it means
They search for truth in gleam and gold
Yet find themselves alone again
And somewhere in this holy night
A gentle touch awakens life
Not as a king with sword and crown
But as a child o wonder like us
No royal cloak no gleam no pride
Just love that came in straw to hide
God becomes human in this night
As heaven leans toward earth in grace
No temple walls no palace halls
A humble plan a quieter place
God becomes human still and clear
The Eternal One draws near
And in the heart of deepest night
Eternity breaks into sight
A child lies resting on the straw
So fragile warm and small
The shepherds kneel in silent awe
Their hearts made bright and whole
No king has ever ruled so mild
No word has touched so deep
In this child a light breaks forth
A glow that changes every night
No royal cloak no gleam no pride
Just love that came in straw to hide
God becomes human in this night
As heaven leans toward earth in grace
No temple walls no palace halls
A humble plan a quieter place
God becomes human still and clear
The Eternal One draws near
And in the heart of deepest night
Eternity breaks into sight
I walk back home through quiet streets
The city covered softly in snow
An ancient song begins to rise
Yet now it speaks in gentler tones
No star burns out no heart stands bare
For you were born this day
The night has lost its borrowed shine
For you are dawns first flame
Not by force and not by fight
Not through pride nor earthly might
Only through a child who brings
A peace that reaches every heart
God becomes human creation trembles
For love itself is breathing life
No worldly glory no lasting fame
Only light that shapes our days
God becomes human pure and true
And heaven opens into view
And all who see him understand
He came for you for me for every heart
Hosanna to the King of Kings
Peace on earth where his light dwells
Hosanna to the King of Kings
Hosanna in the night where light was born