Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah
Light one candle to watch for Messiah
An Advent candle-lighting hymn, with each stanza corresponding to one candle and its Advent theme. The refrain changes with each week — one candle, two candles, etc. — making it ideal for congregational use through the four weeks of Advent.
History & Background
Written by Wayne L. Wold (b.1954) in 1984. A contemporary Advent candle-lighting hymn designed for use with the Advent wreath. Each stanza corresponds to one of the four Advent candles.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 240
Bulletin Note
Light One Candle — Wayne Wold, 1984
Preaching Connection
The Advent candles — watching and waiting for the Messiah's coming.
Themes
Advent Candles Waiting Messiah