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Rise Up O Flame  
(#362 in Singing the Living Tradition) 

This Little Light of Mine 
(#118 in Singing the Living Tradition)  

Come Join illUUmination

Words: Ben Lovelace-Chandler, 1995 to the tune "Greensleeves"

The season's here to celebrate
With joy and jubilation
A faith for all who want to share
Come hear this proclamation.

Chorus   

Light, light the chalice flame
Let the glow our friendship frame
We have much to celebrate
Come join illUUmination.

We work and worship, learn and play,
We constantly endeavor
To make the world a better place
For living in peace together. (chorus)

And Kwanzaa celebrations
We cherish the dignity and worth
of people of all the nations.  (chorus)

Come share this time, increase the joy
By your participation
We welcome you and all who come
To join illUUmination.  (chorus)

Sufi Chant and Circle Dance  

(We do this together at the end of Saturday's Feast)

May the light of the spirit surround you,

May the strength abide in you,

May the love illuminate your heart,

Now and forever more.  

Illuumination's Light

Words and music Ben Lovelace-Chandler, 1995
arrangement Sheriann Lovelace-Chandler

In our circle, you will see
a chalice glow.
We are singing, holding hands
with friends we know.  (chorus)

Chorus:  

Winter days are dark and cold,
so long the night.
We warm our hearts by basking in                  illUUmination's light!

Children's laughter you will hear,
of joy we'll speak.
We will promise to pursue
the truth we seek.  (chorus)

Toward the summer now we go,
more light each day.
With our hearts in friendship joined,
we will find the way.  (chorus)

When the spring dawns soft and warm,
a world of green
We will smile remembering,
illuumination's sheen!  (chorus)