Nu tändas tusen juleljus [English translation]

A thousand Christmas candles are lit now

On Earth's dark round

And thousands upon thousands also beam

In the sky's dark blue ground

And all over town and rural tonight

The joyful message of Christmas sounds

That born is the Lord Jesus Christ

Our saviour and God

Thou star above Betlehem

O, let your gentle light

Come shining in with hope and serenity

Into every home and house

In every poor dark heart

Send a mild ray

A ray of light of God's love

In sacred Christmas days