Silent Night
Christmas Songs Lyrics

"Silent Night" is a classic Christmas carol that embodies the peace and joy of the holiday season. The song starts with "Silent night, holy night," which refers to the night of Christ's birth, which was prophesized in the Bible. The song then goes on to describe the scene, with "all is calm, all is bright," which indicates the stillness and beauty of the night. The second line is a contrast to the chaos that often accompanies the holiday season. The next line, "Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy Infant so tender and mild," refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her child, Jesus. The use of the word "tender" implies that the infant is fragile and delicate, and the word "mild" suggests that he is meek and gentle.

The second verse of the song continues the story, adding more details about the night of Christ's birth. "Shepherds quake at the sight" describes the fear or awe felt by the shepherds present when they see the heavenly hosts that announce the birth of Christ with the words "Glories stream from heaven afar." The chorus then repeats, emphasizing that "Christ, the Saviour is born."

The final verse's opening line, "Son of God, love's pure light," affirms the Christian belief that Jesus is the son of God and is the embodiment of love. The "Radiant beams from Thy holy face" refer to the transformative nature of Jesus' birth, with the dawn of redeeming grace, which gave hope and salvation to humankind. The final line, "Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth," completes the hymn by acknowledging Jesus as Lord and Saviour.