The Cities Are Lit And Festive Inspired by the Norwegian Christmas carol "Det lyser i stille grender" Admin: Concordia / Cantando Musikkforlag. Song arrangement and new melody on chorus: Solveig Leithaug The cities are lit and festive All over the world tonight As children with eyes of wonder Raise candles towards the sky With singing they bid him welcome Sweet Jesus, their brother dear Our king in a humble stable Emmanuel, God is here On pillow of hay He rested His head on that night divine While choirs of angels worshipped, The Saviour of all mankind Sing Hallelujah Lift candles high Sing hallelujah By night over David's city They sang out in jubilee Rejoicing, for hope eternal Is found in the Prince of Peace Forever this song's resounding As long as there shall be breath The Light of the World has triumphed Victorious over death So sing hallelujah, lift candles high Sing hallelujah The cities are lit and festive All over the world tonight