as shepherds and wise men watch
and the brightest star in the heavens burns bright
the child is born one silent night
celestial trumpets sounding

angels descending from night sky

singing songs of peace on earth
and a new world filled with forgiveness and hope

a miracle, a miracle they sing
the christ child is born

another child, terribly human,
hearing this marvellous tale
of supernatural beings
of star shining bright
of saviours of men
dreams of being there

to hear the message for herself
to see this baby for herself
to see if it¹s true, or can be true
that one can save all
and exactly how that might look

a miracle, a miracle they sing
the christ child is born

a lifetime later the wondering child
wearing an old and creaky body
wearing the consequences
of a very real life
wonders if, through dimming eyes
she might ever see
the angels singing
see the miracle for herself
a new world filled with forgiveness and hope

a miracle, a miracle they sing
the christ child is born