This was written to be used as a responsive prayer during the lighting of advent candles. The leader says the bits in normal text and the congregation responds with the text in bold. It can add some depth to the ritual of lighting the candles, whilst being simple enough for all ages to understand.
As we light our advent candle
Light of the world, shine on us.
As we prepare for Christmas time
Light of the world, shine on us.
In this world of pain and darkness,
Light of the world, shine through us.
To all the people who don’t know you,
Light of the world, shine through us.
Jesus you are coming again,
Light of the world, light the way.
In our service here today
Light of the world, light the way.
(C) Sam Hargreaves/engageworship.org
Sam co-leads engageworship.org with his wife Sara. He completed the LST degree in Theology, Music and Worship, and now teaches in the department two days per week. He also co-leads RESOUNDworship.org, the free worship song website, and has led musical and creative worship at events like Spring Harvest, New Wine North and the Baptist Assembly alternative stream. Their book 'How would Jesus lead worship' was published by BRF in 2009.
