Are You Burning, Little Candle? Lyrics - Jane Siberry

Are you burning, little candle? 

High upon the Christmas tree 

Symbol of a new beginning 

Faith and hope and sweet release 

Remind us 

Of the children's faces 

Full of wonder and surprise 

Of the laughter in their voices 

The sweetness in their eyes 

When they wake up in the morning 

With the feeling in their heart 

That there's joy in the air 

And they know that they're a part 

Shine your light on me, little candle 

Are you shining, little star? 

Shining in the skies above 

Lift us up into the heavens 

Symbol of the light of love 

Are you spinning, little dreidel? 

Spinning tales of long ago 

Spinning past the little cradle 

Tell us what we used to know 

Remind us 

Of the children's faces 

Full of wonder and surprise 

Of the laughter in their voices 

The sweetness in their eyes 

Are you watching, little angel? 

High above the Christmas tree 

Angels all around the world 

Hear us as we pray for peace 

Remind us 

Of the children's faces 

Full of wonder and surprise 

Of the laughter in their voices 

The sweetness in their eyes 

Are you listening, little pine tree? 

Silent midst the glistening snow 

Symbol of the forest stillness 

Deepest joy that man can know 

Are you singing, little children? 

Singing loud and strong and clear 

Singing all around the world 

Sing it loud so we can hear 

Shine your light on me 

Little candle, little star 

Little angel, little children 

Shine your light on me