O Holy Night
Celtic Woman Lyrics
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It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!
The lyrics of Celtic Woman's "O Holy Night" give a powerful message of hope and redemption. The song begins with an acknowledgement of the darkness and sin that has long permeated the world. It speaks to the weariness of humanity and the overwhelming need for a savior. The arrival of Christ on this holy night is a moment of hope and triumph, breaking the darkness with the light of a new and glorious dawn.
The second verse speaks to the transformative power of Christ's arrival. The chains of slavery and oppression are broken and all people are recognized as brothers and sisters in Christ. The hymns of joy and gratefulness that rise up in chorus are a recognition of the incredible gift of salvation that has been bestowed upon humanity. The song ends with a call to never stop praising God for the miracle of this holy night.
Overall, the lyrics of "O Holy Night" are a powerful reminder of the hope and redemption that we can find in the birth of Christ. They speak to the human experience of darkness and sin, but also to the transformative power of faith and the joy that can come from recognizing the glory of God.
Line by Line Meaning
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
On this sacred night, the celestial bodies glimmer with radiance,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Tonight marks the arrival of the beloved Redeemer into the world.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
The world had been trapped in sin and delusion for an extended period.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
But with the advent of Christ, the human soul began to recognize its true value.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
A profound sensation of expectation fills the hearts of the exhausted, and they celebrate.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
A new and splendid dawn is emerging on the horizon.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
Prostrate yourself on the ground and listen to the celestial harmonies.
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
What a night of the divine, when the Son of God came down to earth!
O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!
Oh, how holy and divine this night is!
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
Christ will liberate those who are shackled, for they are our siblings.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
In Jesus' name, all forms of tyranny and exploitation will come to an end.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let us sing joyful hymns in harmony and with gratitude,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
With all our hearts, let us honor His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
Christ is the Lord! So let us praise him, both now and forever.
O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!
Oh, how holy and divine this night is!
O night, O Holy Night, O night divine!
Oh, how holy and divine this night is!
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bruce6382
Holy night
The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angels' voices
O night divine
O night
When Christ was born
O night divine
O night
O night divine
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angels' voices
O night divine
O night
When Christ was born
O night divine
O night divine
Ooh, yes it was
(O night divine) oh, it is the night of our dear Savior's birth
(O night divine) oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
(O night divine) it was a long night, long night, long night
(O night divine) yes it was
Larry Wilson
Angel voices singing about the birth of Christ Jesus the greatest gift given to all mankind. He paid our sin debt. Praise his name
Lyn Matthews
@Sandra Stoddard How do you know he does? What proof of his existence? Zero! Donโt you see the suffering? Are you so blinkered? Do I eat meat? Mind your own dam business! Keep your cruel abusing god. I want no part of it. Faith doesnโt feed the starving.
Sandra Stoddard
Lynn, how do you know God doesn't help the animals? He and his angels care all the time for all living life on earth. Man was given the animals to care for, not to kill and eat. It is sacrelidge to kill, all life is sacred. Do you eat meat, animals?
Sandra Stoddard
I don't wish to be pedantic, but Christmas is not the birth of Christ, but the birth of Jesus, a human child. The great spiritual power of Christ (the son of God), entered the body of jesus during the Baptism by John the Baptist. Christ is actually a title, meaning saviour or Messiah, and gave jesus the power to teach, heal and raise from the dead, for three years from the Baptism to the crucifixion after which Christ left the body of Jesus.
Diane Prince
Agreed. Angelic voices. Best version I ever heard. They respected the song and gave me time to stop, listen, and be with the Lord.
Larry Wilson
@Lyn Matthews Lyn Iโve never ask for a medal I could never do enough
Ovie105
Chloe and Megan's voices compliment each other so well, and Mairead just nails it as usual! Seasons greetings and safe holidays!
John Furgenson
@Poseidon Just listen for when the best voice sings. J/k, but ya, the opening line and 3rd line are from Chloe, so if you recognize that line you can follow her parts from the rest of the song.
Amy Gray
โ@Poseidon hello, I know I'm quite late in replying, but yes Chloe sings the lowest part of this song. Quite crazy how much her voice has matured, considering she often sang the highest/second highest lines in the songs before she left.
Leslie Crittenden
Andrew Phillips, Jesus was born in the spring. Celebrating it in December was an attempt by the Christian religion to override and mitigate the pagan holiday of yule. If you want to try to talk about "the true meaning" of this holiday, go back the yule celebrations of the celts. Keep your prejudices to yourself! Happy holidays includes everyone at this time of year, not only those who celebrate Christmas. It's a perfectly legitimate, and in many cases, very welcome,greeting.