Shining

Intro : Em+ ( 022003 ) D Csus2 ( x32023 ) Verse 1 : Em+ D the dawn of peace christmas eve , the final night the world would sleep , Csus2 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 , Csus2 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 , Csus2 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 light of the world , leading us home , shepherd of hearts , come for his own , repeat Chorus 2 Outro G he is shining . . .