O Holy Night
Brian Wilson (Holiday) Lyrics
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It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, o night when Christ was born;
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light a star is sweetly gleaming,
Become the wise men from the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus the lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, to weakness is no stranger,
Behold you the King!
O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O Holy Night!
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, o night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O Holy Night!
The first verse of "O Holy Night" describes the night that Jesus Christ was born. The stars are shining brightly, and the world is full of hope as a new and glorious morning breaks. The world was in sin and despair until Christ appeared, and the soul felt its worth because of his arrival. This verse reflects the joy, the spirit, and the hope that come with the birth of Christ. The second verse talks about the arrival of the wise men from the orient, who are led by the light of faith to visit the newborn king. They stand by the manger, where the king of kings lay as a humble baby. Christ came to be our friend and to share in our trials and weaknesses. He understands our needs and is not a stranger to our weaknesses.
Overall, "O Holy Night" is a song filled with hope, joy, and the deep understanding of God's love for humanity. It captures the essence of the Christmas season, reminding us that God has come into the world as a humble baby to save us from our sins.
Line by Line Meaning
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining
The night is luminous with the radiance of numerous stars, signaling the beginning of a momentous event.
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth
Tonight is the night that our beloved Savior was born.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
The world had been suffering from sin and misguidedness for a long time, yearning for a solution.
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
But when Christ appeared, our souls finally recognized their true value and significance.
A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices
A spark of hope ignites in our exhausted souls, and we celebrate joyfully.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
The dawn of a new, magnificent day is quickly approaching.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
Kneel down and listen intently to the angelic voices exalting the glory of this extraordinary night!
O night divine, o night when Christ was born
This is an extraordinary, divine night because it marks the birth of Jesus Christ.
O night divine, O Holy Night!
This is indeed a sacred night – a Holy Night.
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
Guided by the beacon of faith, we move forward into this peaceful, tranquil night.
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
Filled with passion and love, we stand by the baby's cradle.
So led by light a star is sweetly gleaming
The star shines softly, guiding and leading us toward the newborn king.
Become the wise men from the Orient land
We become the knowledgeable, wise beings from the Orient inspired to seek out Christ.
The King of kings lay thus the lowly manger
The king of all kings rests in a humble manger.
In all our trials born to be our friends
Jesus was born to be our faithful friend through all of our hardships.
He knows our need, to weakness is no stranger
Christ identifies with all our needs and weaknesses because he has experienced them himself.
Behold you the King!
Look, here is your king!
O night when Christ was born
This is the night of Christ's birth.
O night divine, O Holy Night!
This is a holy, divine evening celebrating the birth of our Savior.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: REBA MCENTIRE
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