Silent Night Holy Night
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Silent night, holy night
All is calm and 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
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from Heaven afar
Heavenly Hosts sing Alleluia
Christ, the Savior, is born
Christ, the Savior, is born

Silent night, holy night
Child of heaven, oh how bright
Thou didst smile when thou wast born
Blessed be that happy morn




Full of heavenly joy
Full of heavenly joy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Silent Night Holy Night" by Bing Crosby paint a beautiful picture of the night Jesus was born. The first verse describes a quiet night where everyone is asleep, except for the faithful and holy pair (Mary and Joseph) and the lovely boy-child with curly hair (Jesus). The second verse describes the joy that Jesus brings to the world, with love shining from his holy lips as the dawn of salvation draws near. The third verse speaks of how Jesus brought peace to the world, as a man on Earth, with His fatherly love and grace. The fourth verse reminds us of the joy and hope that Jesus' birth brings, as the shepherds first see the sight and are told by angelic hallelujah that "Christ the Savior is here!" Overall, the song is a beautiful celebration of the birth of Jesus and the hope and joy that it brings to the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night! Holy night!
The night is still and peaceful, set apart as sacred and pure.


All's asleep, one sole light,
Everyone is sleeping except for one light that symbolizes the hope and faith of the faithful pair.


Just the faithful and holy pair,
Only the devout and righteous couple, Mary and Joseph, are present.


Lovely boy-child with curly hair,
The newborn Jesus, beautiful and innocent, with his soft and curly hair.


Sleep in heavenly peace!
Resting in a peaceful and divine environment.


God's Son laughs, o how bright.
Jesus, the Son of God, radiates joy and light.


Love from your holy lips shines clear,
Your words are filled with love that illuminates the coming of salvation.


As the dawn of salvation draws near,
With the arrival of Jesus, the Savior, hope and deliverance for humanity is imminent.


Jesus, Lord, with your birth!
Jesus is the Lord and his birth marks a new beginning for humanity.


Brought the world peace tonight,
With the birth of Jesus comes peace to the world.


From the heavens' golden height
The divine intervention comes from the highest realm of existence.


Shows the grace of His holy might
It demonstrates the powerful and merciful nature of God.


Jesus, as man on this earth!
Jesus is both Son of God and human, bringing the divine to the earthly realm.


Where today all the might
In the present time, we witness the great power of divine love.


Of His fatherly love us graced
We are blessed by God's paternal love and care.


And then Jesus, as brother embraced.
Jesus embraces all people as his brothers and sisters, showing us how to love.


All the peoples on earth!
Jesus came to bring salvation to all people, regardless of nationality or social status.


Long we hoped that He might,
For generations, people have been anticipating the arrival of the Savior.


As our Lord, free us of wrath,
As our Lord and Savior, Jesus frees us from the consequences of our sins.


Since times of our fathers He hath
God, through the promises made to our ancestors, has been preparing for the arrival of Jesus.


Promised to spare all mankind!
God has made a covenant to spare humanity from destruction and to provide a way to eternal life.


Shepherds first see the sight.
The humble shepherds are the first to witness the miracle of Jesus' birth.


Told by angelic Hallelujah,
The joyful and triumphant praise of the angels declares the good news.


Sounding everywhere, both near and far:
The angelic proclamation echoes throughout the region, heard by all.


"Christ the Savior is here!"
The announcement that the awaited Savior has finally arrived.




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Traditional (pd), David Foster, Rod Stewart

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@gmac5152

Dads favourite Christmas album. Now I'm 65 when I hear it I am transported back to the early sixties in our two up two down kitchen house on the Shankill Road Belfast. What great memories Action Man, Jonny Seven gun, scalextric racing track, Jonny West cowboy and horse figure, mecano set, Boys Own Annual, with an apple,orange ,money and wee surprise in my stocking. As the tunes play a warm and safe feeling comes over me that I hope my kids experience when they hear this album. Merry 2021 Christmas folks.v

@SPAMTONGG

💛 now 2022!

@amaier5350

My grandfather passed away this morning. He used to sing this to me as a lullaby when I was a baby. So I had to listen to it in his honor tonight. I will always miss him.

@tylersuter5061

Awwwwwww I’m sorry about what happened about your grandpa dying my grandpa died last year and I never cried so hard in my life on Christmas Day it just hurts so much

@mmegraham

Peace be with you, A. A grandfather's loving care is an everlasting gift.

@itmemickeymousefan4229

That's sad... I feel bad for you. 😔🙏🏼

@Jim-lo9up

Sorry to hear that. My grandpa used sing frank sinatra songs and it’ll always be a reminder that
They’re there with you. Always a good memory ❤

@iamerikab

His voice gives me the Christmas feeling. No one else can sing this song as good as he can.

@peggybagley8031

Exactly

@jaimemontejano8201

Dean Martin is a close second IMO, but no modern singer comes close to all time greats like them

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