Heavy, the weight of the world on our hearts.
Leadened, our steps as we walk through our days.
Burdened by fear in the absence of truth.
Where is the hope that will show us the way?

Empty, we feel that no angels are near.
Troubled, we fear as we face the unknown.
Angels are near in this gathering of love.
Not one among us need face fear alone.

Do not be afraid, angels among us,
Tending us, holding us, hearing us cry.
Do not be afraid, angels among us,
Loving us, leading us, lifting us high.

(Shepherds in the fields abiding, watching o'er your flocks by night.
God with us is now residing, yonder shines the infant light.)

Angels among us are our friends and companions.
Flesh-and-blood people whose goodness we feel.
Some gone before us, some present with us.
Angels among us, remembered and real.

Do not be afraid, angels among us,
Tending us, holding us, hearing us cry.
Do not be afraid, angels among us,
Loving us, leading us, lifting us high.

(Saints, before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear.
Suddenly your prayers attending, Christ beside you shall appear.)

Angels from the realms of glory, wing your flight o'er all the earth.
As you sang creation's story, now proclaim Messiah's birth.
Come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ, give thanks and sing!

God is the candle that lights up the angels,
Angels among us to show us the way.
God is the candle that lights up our wings.
Angels among us, good comfort we bring.