Silent Night Holy Night
Johnny Mathis/Percy Faith & His Orchestra 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
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
The song "Silent Night Holy Night" is a traditional Christmas carol that has been translated into various languages from German. The carol beautifully portrays the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse of the carol invites us to experience the calm and peacefulness of the world on the night that Jesus was born. It thus ushers us into a world of serenity: a world devoid of hustle and bustle, glitz, and glamour. The second verse speaks of God's message to shepherds, adding that angels join in the joyous song of Hallelujah upon the birth of the long-awaited Messiah. The third verse reveals the luminosity of a guiding star that led the Wise Men to witness the birth of Jesus Christ, which was a moment that was both special and holy. The final verse extols the unparalleled love of God towards humankind, sending his Son as a sacrifice that would redeem us from our sins.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
The night is peaceful and sacred
All is calm, All is bright
There is no chaos, and everything is shining with light
Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child
Around the mother and child, who are both pure and sinless
Holy Infant so Tender and mild
The baby is holy, gentle, and meek
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in peaceful, heavenly bliss
Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds are trembling with fear and awe at what they see
Glories stream from heaven afar
Glorious light is pouring down from afar
Heavenly hosts sing Al-le-lu-ia
Angelic hosts are singing praises to God
Christ the Saviour is born
The Messiah, who brings salvation, is born
Wondrous star, lend thy light
The extraordinary star provides illumination
With the angels let us sing
Together with the angels, let us praise God
Alleluia to our King
We sing praises to our King, the Lord God Almighty
Christ the Saviour is here
The Messiah has come, and He is here with us
Jesus the Saviour is here
The Holy Child, who is the Savior of the world, is here
Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus, the Son of God, is the brilliant light of love
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
The holy face of Jesus shines with radiant beams
With the dawn of redeeming grace
At the beginning of our redemption, when Grace appeared
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Jesus, our Lord and Savior, was born into this world
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Jesus, our Lord and Savior, was born into this world
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