Light one candle for the Maccabee children, with thanks that their light didn't die,

Light one candle for the strength that we need, to never become our own foe

What is the memory that's valued so highly That we keep it alive in that flame?

Light one candle for the pain they endured, When their right to exist was denied

Light one candle for those who are suffering, Pain we learned so long ago

What's the commitment to those who have died That we cry out they've not died in vain?

Light one candle for the terrible sacrifice Justice and freedom demand

Light one candle for all we believe in That anger not tear us apart

We have come this far always believing that justice would somehow prevail

But light one candle for the wisdom to know When the peacemaker's time is at hand

And light one candle to find us together With peace as the song in our hearts

That is the burden, this is the promise, This is why we must not fail!

Don't let the light go out, It's lasted for so many years

Don't let the light go out, Let it shine through our love and our tears (2)

Don't let the light go out

Don't let the light go out

Don't let the light go out!