Lyrics

People Look East

People look east
the time is near
of the crowning of the year
make your house fair as you are able
trim the hearth and set the table
People look east and sing today
Love, the guest is on the way
On the way

Furrows be glad
though earth is bare
one more seed is planted there
give up your strength the seed to nourish
that in course the flower may flourish
People Look East and sing today
Love, the rose, is on the way

Stars keep the watch
when night is dim
one more light the bowl shall brim
shining beyond the frosty weather
bright as sun and moon together
People look east
and sing today, love the star
is on the way
On the way
On the way

Angels announce on this great feast
Him, who cometh from the east
set every peek and valley humming
with the word the Lord is coming
People Look East
and sing today
Love, the Lord, is on the way
On the way
Love's on the way!