In Darkness Lay the World Below

$9.99

In writing this carol I focused on the theological side of the Christmas story. I did not mention the magi, nor the shepherds, nor the animals in the stable. Sure, they are important to the story, but they are not the main focus of Christmas. At the same time I did not hint at any modern holiday elements such as gifts or decorations.

Here's the theology of Christmas in a nutshell: The world below is buried under the weight of sin and death. The only way for creation to be restored back to its original design is through Jesus Christ, whose work of redemption began at his incarnation (Christmas). Through his resurrection (Easter), Jesus will bring his people out of darkness into light. CHECK OUT the lyrics and the audio recording below! 👇

Words and music by Raluca Bojor.
CCLI song ID – 7219291

This digital package includes the following files:
• hymnal style SATB sheets in 3 keys – F major, E flat major, D major
• lead sheets in the same 3 keys
• audio piano accompaniment tracks that follow the recording below in the same 3 keys

Upon checkout you will receive TWO emails:
• email #1 – access to PDF files
• email #2 – access to audio files

DOWNLOAD the church package for “In Darkness Lay the World Below” today!

Should you encounter any technical difficulties post-purchase, email me at raluca@ralucabojor.com and I’ll send you the file directly to your inbox!

In writing this carol I focused on the theological side of the Christmas story. I did not mention the magi, nor the shepherds, nor the animals in the stable. Sure, they are important to the story, but they are not the main focus of Christmas. At the same time I did not hint at any modern holiday elements such as gifts or decorations.

Here's the theology of Christmas in a nutshell: The world below is buried under the weight of sin and death. The only way for creation to be restored back to its original design is through Jesus Christ, whose work of redemption began at his incarnation (Christmas). Through his resurrection (Easter), Jesus will bring his people out of darkness into light. CHECK OUT the lyrics and the audio recording below! 👇

Words and music by Raluca Bojor.
CCLI song ID – 7219291

This digital package includes the following files:
• hymnal style SATB sheets in 3 keys – F major, E flat major, D major
• lead sheets in the same 3 keys
• audio piano accompaniment tracks that follow the recording below in the same 3 keys

Upon checkout you will receive TWO emails:
• email #1 – access to PDF files
• email #2 – access to audio files

DOWNLOAD the church package for “In Darkness Lay the World Below” today!

Should you encounter any technical difficulties post-purchase, email me at raluca@ralucabojor.com and I’ll send you the file directly to your inbox!

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In Darkness Lay the World Below
words and music by Raluca Bojor

In darkness lay the world below
A hopeless generation
For sin and death in deepest woe
Have buried all creation.
But Jesus from his throne above
Came down to us tonight
To lead his people by his love
From darkness into light.

He took on human flesh like us,
Was born to live and suffer,
The One who formed the universe
Now sleeping by his mother.
Th’Eternal One steps down in time
To bring his kingdom near.
The Word of God and Son divine
Now dwelling with us here.

Rejoice for Jesus Christ the king
Has brought us God’s salvation
Triumphant over death and sin,
The hope of every nation!
O, come and join the angels bright,
Sing praises and adore!
The baby born on this dark night
Will shine forevermore!

© 2023 Raluca Bojor. All Rights Reserved.
CCLI song ID – 7219291

Raluca Bojor is a Romanian Christian musician based in the USA. She specializes in writing piano arrangements of church hymns and in writing original modern hymns for the church. Listen to her music on any streaming platform!

Note: Here on my website you will find all my piano arrangements of public domain hymns as well as my original works. For my piano arrangements of copyrighted hymns (i.e. In Christ Alone, Mary Did You Know, Speak O Lord etc) please visit musicnotes.com 

Should you encounter any technical difficulties post purchase, email me and I’ll send you the PDF directly to your inbox – raluca@ralucabojor.com