Silent Night Holy Night
Bebe & Cece Winans Lyrics
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All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night!
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, all is bright.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
The lyrics to "Silent Night Holy Night" convey a sense of peace and awe surrounding the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The first stanza emphasizes the peacefulness of the environment, with everything being calm and bright. The Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus are the central figures, with the Virgin Mary being described as "round yon" (meaning "around that") and the baby Jesus being "tender and mild." The second stanza shifts focus to the shepherds who were watching over their flocks, who are initially overcome with fear at the sight of a heavenly host of angels in the sky. But this fear is quickly replaced with joy as the angels proclaim the birth of Jesus.
Overall, the song emphasizes the miraculous nature of Jesus' birth and the sense of wonder that it inspired in those who bore witness to it. The repetition of the first stanza at the end of the song serves to reinforce the peaceful atmosphere and bring the focus back to the central figures of Mary and Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night!
This is a quiet and peaceful evening of great significance.
All is calm, all is bright.
Everything is peaceful and harmonious, with a sense of hope in the air.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Mary and her newborn baby, Jesus, are being looked upon by those around them.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
The infant Jesus is gentle and innocent.
Sleep in heavenly peace,
The baby is in a peaceful and secure state.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
The baby is in a calm and serene state, protected by divine powers.
Shepherds quake at the sight.
The shepherds are overcome with fear but also a sense of awe and wonder at the sight of the baby Jesus.
Glories stream from heaven afar
There is a sense of heavenly light and goodness being spread throughout the world.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
The angels in heaven are singing praises to God.
Christ the Savior is born!
Jesus, who is the Savior, has been miraculously born.
Christ the Savior is born.
This moment is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate source of salvation.
Silent night, holy night!
This message of peace and hope resonates throughout this special evening.
All is calm, all is bright.
The peaceful sense of hope permeates through everything in this moment.
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child.
Mary and her beloved newborn son, Jesus, continue to be watched over with awe and reverence.
Holy infant so tender and mild,
Jesus Christ, even as a newborn baby, is divine and precious in the eyes of all who behold Him.
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Jesus Christ is safe and secure in his divine sleep.
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Jesus Christ, the divine baby, is surrounded by peace and joy beyond compare.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Franz Xaver Gruber, Joseph Mohr
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@RVY13088
This one should definitely get more recognition and Christmas season play than it does on the gospel/r&b radio stations this time of the year.
@natashanolly9489
I love it!!!!!!
@janetparker3557
Absolutely, this should have gotten much more radio play than it did. I myself just hear it.
@candyminamyer1449
Love this version! I wish the radio stations would play it more!♥️♥️🎄👏🏻
@riscookz1180
2020 we still here for it!! Come on Bebe and CECE!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
@kjamette
This song always gets me in the Christmas Spirit. Love this duo!
@jazzyme604
Love me some BeBe and CeCe♥️♥️♥️ Thank you for this beautiful rendition of Silent Night.
@EagleEyez01
I didn't think this was posted on here. This is the absolute best version of this song EVER!! I love everything about it, it's CLASSIC!!
@sross4158
Absolutely LOVE them singing together!!!🌹🌹
@genoshajames
It's a tradition that doesn't go away in my house, this starts to play from 1st December