O Holy Night
August Burns Red (Holiday) Lyrics


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O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining
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

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friends
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
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




His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!

Overall Meaning

August Burns Red's metalcore rendition of the classic Christmas carol, "O Holy Night," is a powerful message of hope and salvation through the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening line sets the scene of the dark and quiet night of Jesus' birth, which contrasts sharply with the bright shining stars overhead. The world lay in sin and error for years, but with the birth of Christ, the hope of redemption and salvation arrived. The arrival of Jesus brought a "thrill of hope" to the weary and desolate world that had been waiting for so long, and this "new and glorious morn" became the birth of the savior.


Led by their faith, the lyrics speak of the wise men who came from the Orient to witness the birth of the King of kings. He was born in a manger, and the image of the King of kings becoming lowly is a creation of divine grace as he came to us, knowing our needs and weaknesses as he does. The chorus emphasizes the holiness of the night and the significance of Christ's birth, calling on the listener to fall on their knees and behold the miraculous event.


The final verse speaks of the teachings of Christ, which call us to love one another and to be joyful and grateful for his blessings. His law is love, and his gospel is peace, and through our faith in him, we have the power to break chains and end oppression. The hymns of joy and the chorus of praise that follow the final affirmation of Christ's lordship and power remind us of his glory and the promise of everlasting life.


Line by Line Meaning

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining
The night Christ was born, the stars shone brightly, signifying that something special was happening.


It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth
This was the night when the world was blessed with the birth of Christ, the Saviour who would bring hope and salvation.


Long lay the world in sin and error pining
The world had been living in a state of sin and confusion for a long time, longing for something to change.


Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth
But when Christ appeared, people felt the value and power of the Holy Spirit.


A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
The appearance of Christ gave hope to the tired and troubled world, bringing joy and happiness to those who believed.


For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
The arrival of Christ brought a new day, one filled with glory and promise.


Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
Let us all bow down to the Lord and listen to the heavenly voices of the angels singing praises and honor to Christ.


O night divine, the night when Christ was born
This was a divine night when Christ was born, marking the beginning of a new era of faith and hope.


Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
Christians are guided and inspired by the light of faith that shines bright and steady, illuminating the way for us all.


With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
With hearts full of love and devotion, we stand by the cradle of Christ, in awe of his birth and the message he brings.


O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming
A star shines sweetly and gently, signifying that Christ's birth is a blessing for the whole world.


Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land
The wise men from the East come to pay homage to the newly born King, recognizing his greatness and significance.


The King of kings lay thus lowly manger
The King of kings, the most powerful ruler of all, humbly laid in a manger, signifying his selflessness and humility.


In all our trials born to be our friends
Christ is born to help us through all of our challenges and troubles, always by our side to guide and support us.


He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger
Christ understands our every need and weakness, as he has experienced them all himself.


Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Let us all bow down to honor and worship Christ, our King and Savior.


Truly He taught us to love one another
Christ's teachings emphasize the importance of love and compassion for others, inspiring us all to be better people.


His law is love and His gospel is peace
Love and peace are at the heart of Christ's teachings, guiding us to live our lives with kindness and harmony.


Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother
Christ has the power to break the chains of slavery and oppression, recognizing that we are all brothers and sisters in his eyes.


And in his name all oppression shall cease
By living our lives in Christ's name, we can work towards ending all forms of oppression and injustice in the world.


Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let us sing sweet hymns of joy and thanks, expressing our gratitude for Christ's birth and the blessings he brings.


With all our hearts we praise His holy name
With our hearts full of love and devotion, we give praise and honor to Christ's holy name.


Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we
Christ is the Lord, the ruler of all, and we will forever praise and worship him.


His power and glory ever more proclaim!
Let us continue to proclaim Christ's power and glory, recognizing his greatness and majesty now and forevermore.




Lyrics Β© NORMAN LUBOFF MUSIC
Written by: A. ADAM, NORMAN LUBOFF

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Kody Heskett

This is what our family listens to every Christmas. Thank you ABR for the awesome gift especially this coronavirus Christmas πŸŽ„β›„

Charlie Elmer

The drummer is an absolute machine!

Jimmy Hopkins

2:25 - 2:50 always gives me chills

eliezer lampard

πŸŽ…πŸ»Santa is Rocking with this!!πŸ‘ŠπŸ»πŸ˜Ž Every December I use to hear this and Always will 😎 , Merry Christmas (2020😷) and God bless you Everybody!!!πŸŽ…πŸ»β™₯️🌲

simplyafederalist

I had not listened to this in two years, till today. I forgot how great of a cover this is.

Hello.

Listening to this during quarantine 2020! 🀩😷🀘

Alex

Our teacher forces us to hear this in class

Cheese Steak

2021

Jonathan Broomhead

Same!

Drake Huhn

Listening during Christmas eve quarantine 2020 lol

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