Silent Night
Jann Arden (Holiday) Lyrics
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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
Radiant beams from thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Jesus Lord at thy birth
The lyrics to Jann Arden's version of Silent Night express the beauty and peacefulness of the holy night when Jesus Christ was born. The first verse describes the serene atmosphere surrounding the Virgin Mary and her child, who are both depicted as gentle and delicate. The second verse celebrates the birth of Jesus as the dawn of redeeming grace, with radiant beams shining from his holy face. The lyrics honor the power and love of the Son of God, who is worshipped as the Lord at his birth.
Overall, the song is an ode to the birth of Jesus and the miraculous events that took place on this silent night. The music and lyrics evoke a sense of awe and wonder at the power of God and the beauty of the nativity scene. The emphasis on heavenly peace and redeeming grace also highlights the important themes of forgiveness, redemption, and salvation that are central to the Christian faith.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night holy night
The night of Jesus' birth is peaceful and holy.
All is calm all is bright
Everything is still and peaceful, illuminated by the bright stars in the sky.
Round yon virgin mother and child
Mary, a virgin, holds her newborn son in her arms.
Holy infant so tender and mild
The baby Jesus is pure and gentle.
Sleep in heavenly peace
May Jesus and his mother sleep in peace, under the watchful eye of God.
Son of God loves pure light
Jesus, as the Son of God, represents pure light and goodness.
Radiant beams from thy holy face
Light shines from Jesus' holy face.
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus' birth brings the hope of salvation and redemption to humanity.
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Jesus is recognized as Lord at his birth, the beginning of his journey on Earth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREW O'CALLAGHAN, FRANZ XAVER GRUBER
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