Intro: Em+(022003) D C+(x32013) C+

Verse 1:
Em+                                  D
The dawn of peace Christmas Eve, the final night the world would sleep,
C+
Fearful of the dark, but there was a shining star leading
Em+                               D
Wise men to a humble place, where they would find the Gift of Grace,
C+
Laying before their eyes, hope had come to life.

Chorus 1:
G                                       D
The Light of the world was shining; the Light of the world was shining,
C                    Em            D                       D/F#(200232)
He came just like He promised; His love would not be silent.

Instrumental: G

Verse 2:
Em+                                          D
Hearts would quake on Christmas Day, as they looked upon the Savior's face,
C+
God became a man; they could reach and touch His hands.
Em                                         D
The hands that made the blind to see, that carried the weight of suffering,
C
That washed away our sins, so we could be born again.

Chorus 2:
G                                      D
The Light of the world is shining; the Light of the world is shining,
C                    Em            D                      
He came just like He promised; His love will not be silent.
G                                       D
The Light of the world is shining; from heaven to earth he is shining,
C                    Em            D                      D/F#
He came just like He promised; His love will not be silent.

Bridge:
G                         D             C                Em
The world knows Christ is born, oh; the King of love has come,
        D                                G                D
And our hearts will be His throne, it is known, Christ is born.
             C                 Em                D                       D/F#
Light of the world, leading us home, Shepherd of Hearts, come for His own,

Repeat chorus 2

Outro
      G
He is shining...