Besides these two songs, five more of Montgomery's singles have reached the top of the country charts: "I Love the Way You Love Me", "Be My Baby Tonight", "If You've Got Love", "I Can Love You Like That", and "The Little Girl", while thirteen more have reached Top Ten. Montgomery's recordings of "I Swear" and "I Can Love You Like That" were both released concurrently with R&B versions by the group All-4-One. Montgomery has also released eleven studio albums, counting a Christmas album.
John Michael joined the family band (which also included his brother, Eddie Montgomery, who would later join Troy Gentry in the duo Montgomery Gentry) as guitarist before taking the lead singing role when his parents divorced. Afterwards, he made a frugal living on the local honky-tonk scene as a solo artist playing what he referred to as "working man's country." Eventually, Atlantic Records signed him.
O Holy Night
John Michael Montgomery Lyrics
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The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior'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 soul 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
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So led by the light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here come the wise men from Orient land
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend
[Chorus]
O night divine
O holy night
O night divine
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 chorus raise we
Let all within us praise His holy name
[Chorus]
O night divine
O holy night
O night divine
The song "O Holy Night" by John Michael Montgomery is a beautiful interpretation of the classic Christmas hymn. The lyrics describe the night of Christ's birth and the significance of this event for humanity. The opening lines set the scene for the birth of Jesus, with the stars shining brightly in the sky. The lyrics then go on to describe how the world had been lost in sin and despair until the arrival of Jesus, who gave new meaning to human existence. The soul's worth was truly felt when Jesus came into the world, and this is a major theme of the song.
The lyrics of the chorus are particularly powerful, using imagery that invites the listener to feel the wonder of the night. The angels' voices urge us to fall on our knees in awe of Christ's birth, as the night itself takes on a divine and holy meaning. The song then describes the arrival of the wise men, led by the star that pointed them towards the newborn King. In all his humility, he is born in a manger, yet he will grow to become the friend of all those who encounter him. Finally, the song reminds us of the importance of love and peace, which are at the heart of Jesus' teachings. This is a message that remains as relevant today as ever before.
Line by Line Meaning
The stars are brightly shining
The sky is full of bright shining stars
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth
Tonight is the night when our dear Savior was born
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
For a long time, the world was lost and stuck in sin and mistakes
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
Then Jesus appeared and our souls realized their true value
A thrill of hope the weary soul rejoices
A feeling of hope brings joy to a tired soul
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
A beautiful new morning is dawning over there
Fall on your knees
Kneel down in reverence
Oh, hear the angel voices
Listen to the voices of the angels
O night divine
What a holy and special night
Oh, the night when Christ was born
That beautiful night when our beloved Christ was born
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
Guided by the light of our faith which shines calmly
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
Our hearts are filled with love as we stand by His crib
So led by the light of a star sweetly gleaming
We followed the bright and sweetly gleaming star
Here come the wise men from Orient land
The wise men from Orient land are arriving
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
The King of kings was lying in a humble manger
In all our trials born to be our friend
He was born to be our friend and support us in all our problems
Truly He taught us to love one another
He taught us to truly love and care for each other
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Love is His law and peace is His message
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother
He will break the chains of slavery because that slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
All kinds of oppression shall end in His name
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
We joyfully sing sweet hymns to thank Him
Let all within us praise His holy name
Let everything within us glorify and praise His holy name
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