Silent Night
Franz Gruber Lyrics


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Silent night, holy night!
All is calm, 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 Al-le-lu-ia!
Christ the Saviour is born!
Christ the Saviour is born!

Silent night, holy night!
Wondrous star, lend thy light!
With the angels let us sing
Alleluia to our King!
Christ the Saviour is here,
Jesus the Saviour is here!

Silent night, Holy night!
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,




Jesus Lord at thy birth;
Jesus Lord at thy birth.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Franz Gruber's Silent Night is a beautiful and peaceful description of the night in which Jesus was born. The word "holy" is used twice to emphasize the sacredness of the moment, and the repetition of "silent night" adds to the contemplative atmosphere. The second line, "All is calm, All is bright," further reinforces the serenity of the scene. The third and fourth lines introduce the characters of the story, the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Jesus is described as a "Holy Infant so Tender and mild," which highlights his vulnerable and innocent state. Finally, the verse ends with a gentle plea for the Infant to "Sleep in heavenly peace," invoking a sense of tranquility and a longing for a peaceful rest.


The second verse introduces the shepherds who were visited by angels on the night of Jesus' birth. They are depicted as trembling in awe at the sight of the angels, heightening the sense of wonder and power. The next lines, "Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia!" highlight the divine nature of this encounter. The verse ends with the announcement that "Christ the Saviour is born!", bringing the focus back to the central figure of the story and emphasizing the significance of his birth.


The third verse is a call to join the angels in singing "Alleluia to our King!" The repetition of "Silent night, holy night" and "Christ the Saviour is here" further emphasize the message of the song - that on this holy night, Jesus came into the world to bring salvation and hope. The final verse emphasizes the love and light that Jesus embodies, using the phrase "love's pure light." The radiance of Jesus' face is described as "With the dawn of redeeming grace," suggesting that with his birth, a new era of redemption and salvation has begun.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night!
This is a peaceful night that is sacred and pure.


All is calm, All is bright
There is a sense of serenity and illumination all around.


Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
There is a mother holding her newborn child, being watched over by all those around.


Holy Infant so Tender and mild,
The baby is so innocent and gentle.


Sleep in heavenly peace,
The baby is sleeping soundly, surrounded by peace and tranquility.


Shepherds quake at the sight!
The shepherds are overwhelmed and feel a sense of awe.


Glories stream from heaven afar;
The sky is filled with angels singing and shining bright.


Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia!
The angels are singing praises to God.


Christ the Saviour is born!
Jesus, our savior, has been born.


Wondrous star, lend thy light!
The star above is shining brightly and beautifully.


With the angels let us sing
We join the angels in singing.


Alleluia to our King!
We sing praises to our King, Jesus Christ.


Christ the Saviour is here,
Jesus, our savior, is now present.


Jesus the Saviour is here!
Jesus, our savior, has come to bring salvation to all.


Silent night, Holy night!
This is a peaceful night that is sacred and pure.


Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus is the son of God, and his love illuminates all.


Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
Jesus' holy face shines brightly, radiating beams of light.


With the dawn of redeeming grace,
With the arrival of Jesus, grace and redemption are now possible.


Jesus Lord at thy birth;
Jesus was born to become our Lord and savior.


Jesus Lord at thy birth.
Jesus was born to become our Lord and savior.




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Rebekah

Silent night holy night

1,
Silent night holy night
All is clam, all is Bright
Round yon Virgin
mother and child

Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly Peace
Sleep in heavenly Peace

2,
Silent night holy night
Shepherd's quake at the sight
Glories stream from afar
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia

Christ the savior is Born
Christ the savior is Born

3,
Silent night holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from
thy holy face
With the Dawn
of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth



Rebekah

Silent night holy night

1,
Silent night holy night
All is clam, all is Bright
Round yon Virgin
mother and child

Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly Peace
Sleep in heavenly Peace

2,
Silent night holy night
Shepherd's quake at the sight
Glories stream from afar
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia

Christ the savior is Born
Christ the savior is Born

3,
Silent night holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from
thy holy face
With the Dawn
of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth



All comments from YouTube:

Lea Garinis

This has to be the most beautiful arrangement I’ve even heard. Those “Hallelujah’s “ in the second verse give me chills every time.

Ben Wright

Beautiful music❤

cristinamarquez

Great Christmas Carols, For Ever and Ever!!! 🎄🎅🎁

Matilde guadalupe

Hermoso canción

Jane Anderson

Unbelievably beautiful!

Robert Cross

Eye-wateringly beautiful.

Riley'sArtCorner

0:14 the oboe part is beautiful!

Rebekah

Silent night holy night

1,
Silent night holy night
All is clam, all is Bright
Round yon Virgin
mother and child

Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly Peace
Sleep in heavenly Peace

2,
Silent night holy night
Shepherd's quake at the sight
Glories stream from afar
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia

Christ the savior is Born
Christ the savior is Born

3,
Silent night holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from
thy holy face
With the Dawn
of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth

Percy Wong

the music AMAZING

Josanna Savoie

Very pretty.

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