O Holy Night
Céline Dion Lyrics
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It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night, oh, night divine
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He (ooh) break, for the slave is our brother
And in His Name, all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord!
Their name forever praise we
Noel, Noel
O night, O night divine
Noel, Noel
O night, O night divine
Noel, Noel
O holy night
The Celine Dion's song, O Holy Night, is a powerful Christmas Carol. The song begins by describing the holy night, which is the night of our dear savior's birth, and how the stars were shining brightly. The world was in sin for a long time, and people were struggling with errors and grief. However, when Jesus Christ was born, people felt their souls were worth it. They rejoiced at the appearance of Jesus, and a thrill of hope emerged in the weary world. The next line "For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn" refers to the beginning of a new era, an era in which Christ was born, thus bringing salvation to humanity.
The second paragraph of the song speaks about how Jesus Christ has taught us to love each other, and his gospel is the gospel of peace. His teachings, laws, and teachings were all based on love. The singer emphasizes that the chains of slavery shall be break in His name, and all forms of oppression shall cease; clearly conveying the message of unity, love and peace on earth. The chorus emphasizes the importance of praising His Holy name, Christ is the Lord, and the name of Christ will forever be praised.
Line by Line Meaning
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
The night is holy and the stars are shining bright, indicating the special occasion.
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
This is the night when our beloved Savior was born, making it an unforgettable and blessed night.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
The world has long been suffering from sin and ignorance, eagerly waiting for a savior to come and bring hope and salvation.
'Til He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
When the savior finally appeared, it gave a sense of worth to the soul, meaning that they finally felt valued and cherished.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
The arrival of the Savior brought a sense of hope and happiness to the tired and exhausted world, making it rejoice with gladness.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
A new and bright morning is approaching that is full of glory and happiness, symbolizing the arrival of the Savior.
Fall on your knees
This line urges everyone to fall on their knees in reverence and gratitude towards the Savior.
O hear the angel voices
The angelic voices can be heard all around us, rejoicing the birth of the Savior.
O night divine
This night is truly divine and blessed, due to the Savior's birth.
O night when Christ was born
It was on this night that Christ, the savior of humanity, was born, making it a night to remember and cherish forever.
Truly He taught us to love one another
The Savior taught us the true meaning of love, which is to care for one another and spread harmony and peace.
His law is love and His gospel is peace
The Savior's teachings promote love and peace, and his message is that of universal harmony and togetherness.
Chains shall He (ooh) break, for the slave is our brother
The savior will break the chains of slavery and oppression, as all human beings are equal and deserving of equal rights and respect.
And in His Name, all oppression shall cease
All forms of oppression, discrimination, and injustice shall come to an end when we follow the Savior's teachings and spread love and peace.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
We sing sweet hymns of joy with grateful hearts, expressing our gratitude and love towards the savior and his teachings.
Let all within us praise His holy name
Let us all come together and express our love and admiration towards the savior, by praising his holy name and teachings.
Christ is the Lord!
The savior, Christ, is the Lord and the embodiment of love and peace, who deserves our admiration and devotion.
Their name forever praise we
The name of the savior will be praised and celebrated forever, as his teachings continue to inspire generations to come.
Noel, Noel
The word 'Noel' is a French word meaning 'Christmas', which is used to express joy and happiness during the festive season.
O holy night
This night is truly holy and blessed, as it signifies the birth of the savior and brings hope and happiness to the world.
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Written by: Adolphe Charles Adam
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@RegisteredNurseRN
Celine is one of the most amazing singers I have ever heard in my life. She absolutely nailed this song. So powerful!
@ronybony1900
She's The best who ever sing it period
@TV-yc6tl
"whose song i have ever heard in my life" is correct expression.
@estherhernandez4596
Christmas is about the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ not Santa or expensive gifts ❤
@estherhernandez4596
Amen
@iluvjake1000
The tears streaming down my face right now prove that.
@joedavid82
“CHRIST IS THE LORD!!”
Makes me cry and give me chills
@brosephh7130
The Holy Ghost, Spirit of the living God , that cleansing fire washes over you with a peace that transcends all understanding.
@marykeogh6753
Also me, it's my all-time favourite Christmas carol
@MyElmoChannel
Same same same!