The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light

The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light.
They lived in a land of shadows,
but now light is shining on them.
You have given them great joy, Lord;
You have made them happy.
They rejoice in what you have done,
as people rejoice when they harvest grain
or when they divide captured wealth.
For you have broken the yoke that burdened them
and the rod that beat their shoulders

A child is born to us!
A son is given to us!
And he will be our ruler.
He will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9: 2-4, 6 (From the Good News Bible)