It Was a Midnight, Dark and Cold

It Was a Midnight, Dark and Cold

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This is a Yuletide carol inspired by “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.” It maintains that carol’s idea of the angels’ song reverberating throughout human history, but adds a chorus that ends with: “And still today, open hearts and listening ears can hear the angels sing.” I love the overtones from one of Jesus’ favorite phrases: “those who have ears, let them hear.” That is, having hope in an often dark world takes faith and openness.

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words and music by Greg Scheer
copyright December 2025
CCLI #7275755
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1. It was a midnight, dark and cold,
when dazzling light shone down,
and angels voices filled the sky
with the most glorious song:

“Peace on the earth, goodwill to all,
from heavens all gracious King!”
And still today, open hearts and listening ears
can hear the angels sing.

2. A song of love, a song of hope,
rang out that ancient eve;
a song of joy filled eager hearts
and filled the earth with peace. Chorus

3. Even when our world is dark and cold,
our hearts can still have hope.
We catch a glimpse of dawning light
and strain to hear the song: Chorus

4. All weary hearts and burdened souls,
all those who long for peace,
shall finally see salvation come–
this waiting world set free. Chorus

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