As another song the family might use when lighting their Wassalia candle, I thought it would be nice if James sang this song by Chris Rice. This was always one of Queen Melinda's favorites, and now her tradition of playing the song after the Wassalia candle is lit is living on through James and Amber. Chris Rice's music is not mine.
"By the light of this candle, we wish good tidings upon all Enchancia," Roland said as he lit the Wassalia candle, "Those we've just met, and those we love dearly."
As Roland sat down, James walked over to the piano. Sofia looked up at Miranda, wondering what he was doing, and Amber looked up at Roland, who merely smiled.
As he accompanied himself, James sang, There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings a fire
Ignites a candle and makes His home
Amber's eyes filled with tears. She knew this had always been one of her mother's favorite holiday songs. "James…" she whispered.
"He wanted to surprise you," Roland murmured as he hugged her.
"Go on up and sing with him, Amber," Sofia smiled.
As she walked up to the piano, Amber was already singing quietly, Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the helpless, confused and torn
James smiled as sang back, And hold out your candle for all to see it
They sang together, Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
Through the tears in her eyes, Amber took the next verse, Frustrated brother, see how he's tried to
Light his own candle some other way
Giving her an encouraging smile, James joined her, See now your sister, she's been robbed and lied to
Still holds a candle without a flame
He started the chorus, So carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the lonely, the tired and worn
Amber smiled and her voice grew stronger as she joined in, Hold out your candle for all to see it
James smiled as he joined her, Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
James started the last verse, Cause we are a family whose hearts are blazing
So let's raise our candles and light up the sky
Amber joined him, Praying to our Father, in the name of Jesus
Make us a beacon in darkest times
James smiled as he started the chorus, So carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, deceived and poor
Amber smiled as she sang back, Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
They finished the song together, Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the helpless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
James smiled as he finished the song, Take your candle, and go light your world
"I'm so proud of you two," Roland smiled as he hugged James and Amber when the song was done, "Your mother always played that after we lit the Wassalia candle. She'd be proud to know that her tradition continues through you two."
"I've said this before, and I have to say it again," Sofia smiled, "That was ah-mazing!"
"Yes it was. I'm so proud of you," Miranda smiled, hugging them as she wiped her eyes.
Unknown to the group, the spirit of Queen Melinda was in the room as well, and her eyes were as bright as Amber's. "I know; I'm proud of them too!"