The World Slept On - Hoku

Under the watch of the eastern starlight

Shepherds waiting in the twilight

The world we know was changing

The world we know was changing

Well all of the slept on, unknowing

There was the sound of Mary breathing her son’s name

The world was changing

The world we know was changing

Trumpets sound and angels sing

Things will never be the same

Peace on earth, goodwill to men

But the world slept on

Well, all of the heavens watched in wonder

Our Lord slept in a manger

The world we know was changing

The world we know was changing

With every finite heart still sleeping

Our Lord’s was softly beating

Keeping time with His creation

The world we know was changing

Trumpets sound and angels sing

Things will never be the same

Peace on earth, goodwill to men

But the world slept on

But the world slept on

Glory

To God in the highest

Let there be peace on the earth

Goodwill to men

Glory

To God in the highest

Let there be peace on the earth

Goodwill to men

Goodwill to men

Glory

To God in the highest

Let there be peace on the earth

Goodwill to men

Goodwill to men

Glory

To God in the highest

Let there be peace on the earth

Goodwill to men

Goodwill to men

Wondering children

Peace on earth, goodwill to men

But the world slept on

The world slept on