The Huron Carol
(or Twas in the Moon of Wintertime) 

The Great Spirit has given Seed,
and He is the Father of this glorious deed!
 
And we are the arrows sent forth at birth,
sons and daughters of the mother earth.
 
We take this day in praise of Peace
for the gifts You gave in holy grace.
 
I felt the grass beneath my feet
and I've heard the morning sparrow speak
and I've been the caged and taken wing
and I've felt the love, that children bring!
 
You've touched my heart
and I will cherish,
the truth in love will never perish!
 
But before I die, while I still live,
I bid of You, one more gift You give:
 
There's a hunger and a thirst
and for some, a blessing amongst those so cursed!
Allow me, guide, the island blind
and lend my speech to the muted mind.
 
Let me feel the strength of the losers in the race
and let their shadows be, like sunshine upon my forzen face.
And let the music of the earth, open to the deafened ear,
and give Your sorrowed children the gift of joyous tears.
And have men of nations join their hands,
and feel the love that love demands,
and lay down the sword, the war does end
and on earth, Peace and good will towards men!

Silent night, holy night!
Hold out your hands and then you'll understand
that love and Peace are right!
Open up your eyes and chide your little eyes
to see the Star tonight!
Silent night, holy night!
Peace is right: So right, on this Holy Night!
 
Source: "The Huron Carol" (TV: 2001, CMT)
 
(from The Best of The Huron Carol
by Tracy Brown and Tom Jackson)