He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
He came from Toronto; she, from Seattle.
His parents started a radio station; hers were music teachers.
Both had music in their blood, instruments in their hands, and a mind to create.
The mountains led him to the west; a star led her to the north.
In Vancouver they met and schooled—studying music and life.
They found promise.
They found love.
In less than a year they put school on hold, got married, and lived.
With music and purpose guiding them, school called again and to Nashville they went.
He became an audio engineer; she became a songwriter; music stayed central and they continued to create.
Entering the Nashville music scene in 2009, Handsome and Gretyl released their debut EP, Hold On Tight Love, February 2011.
Handsome and Gretyl have created an earthy folk feel crossed with an imaginative jaunt of pop, a sweet and tangy piece of wild berry pie. This duo draws from real life, delivering optimistic though realistic lyrics, seasoned with the chill of snow, the sea breeze, and the hope of tomorrow’s sunrise.
O Holy Night
Handsome and Gretyl Lyrics
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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 its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
O night divine O night when Christ was born
O night divine, O night, O night divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friend.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
O night divine, O night, O night divine
The opening lyrics of Handsome and Gretyl's version of O Holy Night draw attention to the stars shining brightly in the night sky, signifying the birth of Jesus Christ. The song reflects on the world's long wait for the Savior's arrival, having been plagued with sin and error. The appearance of Jesus has given hope to the weary world, and the soul finds its worth. The lyrics speak to the emotions felt when one is filled with hope in the midst of difficult times. The chorus urges its listeners to fall on their knees and listen to the angels' voices on divine night when Christ is born.
The advent of Jesus is marked by the appearance of a star that leads the Wise Men to his birthplace. The second verse speaks of the King of Kings being born in a lowly manger, emphasizing the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth. He was born to be a friend to people in all their trials and is no stranger to their weaknesses. The verse ends with a call to bend low before the King. The third verse speaks of Jesus' teaching of love and peace and his mission to break the chains of slavery and oppression. The song ends with an invitation to praise Jesus forever, for his power and glory are everlasting.
Line by Line Meaning
O Holy Night
The song is about the holy night when Jesus Christ was born.
The stars are brightly shining
The night is illuminated by bright stars, signifying that something special is happening.
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
The night is significant because it is when our beloved savior, Jesus Christ, was born.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
The world was suffering for a long time from sin and mistakes, longing for someone to save them.
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
When Jesus Christ came, people realized the true value of their souls.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
The arrival of Jesus Christ brought a wave of hope and joy to a tired world.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
The dawn of a new and glorious era has finally arrived.
Fall on your knees O hear the angels voices.
Be on your knees and listen to the voices of angels rejoicing in the birth of Jesus Christ.
O night divine O night when Christ was born
The night when Christ was born was truly divine.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
By following their faith, people are guided by a serene and glowing light.
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
People stand by the cradle of Jesus Christ with glowing and joyful hearts.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
The wise men followed the sweetly gleaming star as it led them to Jesus Christ.
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The wise men arrived from the East to pay homage to Jesus Christ.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
Even though Jesus Christ is the most powerful of all, he was born in a humble manger.
In all our trials born to be our friend.
Jesus Christ was born to be our friend and companion during times of hardship.
He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
Jesus Christ understands our needs and is familiar with our weaknesses.
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
See your king, and kneel before him humbly.
Truly He taught us to love one another;
Jesus Christ taught us the importance of loving one another.
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is all about love and peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother;
Jesus Christ will break the chains of slavery because we are all brothers and sisters.
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Jesus Christ's name will bring an end to all forms of oppression.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful raise we,
We sing sweet hymns of joy and gratitude.
Let all within us praise His holy name.
We should praise the holy name of Jesus Christ with all that we have.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
Jesus Christ is our Lord and we should praise His name forever.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
We should forever proclaim the power and glory of Jesus Christ.
O night divine, O night, O night divine.
The night when Jesus Christ was born is truly divine and glorious.
Contributed by Jack L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.