O holy night
Céline Dion Lyrics


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O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
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 hear the angel voices
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

Overall Meaning

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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Lyrics:

O holy night
The stars are brightly shining
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 world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
Oh, hear the angel voices
O night divine
Oh, the night when Christ was born
O night divine
Oh, night
Oh night divine
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 raise we
With all within hearts we praise His holy name
Christ is the Lord
Then ever, ever praise we
Noel
Noel
Oh night, o night divine
Noel
Noel
Oh night, o night divine
Noel
Noel
Ooh, ooh holy night



All comments from YouTube:

Peter Saviz

I’m not a religious person, but Celine’s rendition of this song always brings me to tears. Amazing voice!

Brianna Adams

You've just heard an angel sing

Ally Alexis Spriggs

I'm not religious, but I love Christmas songs. Even religious ones.

Geri Hika

Please give your heart ❤ to Jesus today!!! Don't wait another minute!!❤ you won't regret it !!!❤❤❤

Christine DeGaton

Are you sure it is not the message being conveyed to you?

Geri Hika

@Christine DeGaton what do you mean by that remark? I just asked that she give her heart ❤ to Jesus!! What's wrong with that? Open your heart and feel LOVE ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 ❤ 😍 💖 ❣ 💕 💘 ❤

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Biosh4x

I remember the first time I heard this song, I was just struggling with life and everything was hitting me... And this unexpectedly came on, I'm already a fan of Celine so I turned it up and listened. Boy oh boy, that was the best drive home. I cried so hard and I knew that Jesus had heard me. There's something about when she hits that last note, that it's like her voice reaches the heavens. I can't explain it, but it touches my soul. Merry Christmas everyone, we will make it through the rest of this year together.



Just wanted to edit this and say Merry Christmas and check on everyone since it's been about a year. I am wishing you all the best and praying that you are all still living loving healthy lives and in a better place.

Disclose Taem

Powerful

Lisa A

Merry Christmas to you too! 🎄

Terry Mastriantonio

Oh Bless your heart... much love from the United Kingdom - Merry Christmas!

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