This is another Christmas text from Shirley Murray in Alleluia Aotearoa. It is another one for us in the southern hemisphere. The use of the Maori word for love “aroha” need not preclude its use away from New Zealand.
The text and a setting by Colin Gibson (GERALDINE) is at Hope Publications. This is a haunting tune that wanders off into unexpected territory. I guessed the chords for a BIAB backing.
AA on the hand uses a setting by Douglas Mews, which also has some dark harmonies amongst the joyous singing.