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It came upon a midnight clear (Hymn)

It came upon a midnight clear,
That glorious song of old,
From angels bending near the earth
To touch their harps of gold!
"Peace on the earth, good will to men,
From heaven's all gracious King!
The world in solemn stillness lay
To hear the angels sing.

Still through the cloven skies they come
With peaceful wings unfurled
And still their heavenly music floats
O'er all the weary world;
Above its sad and lowly plains
They bend on hovering wing.




And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The blessed angels sing.

Overall Meaning

The song "It came upon a midnight clear" is a classic Christmas carol that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It describes the moment when the angels descended from heaven to communicate the message of peace and goodwill to humanity. The lyrics highlight the idea that this message of peace is for everyone and will bring a sense of calm to the world. The carol ends with the image of the angels soaring high above the world, singing their song of celebration and hope.


The song's opening line "It came upon a midnight clear" sets a serene and magical tone. The phrase "midnight clear" creates a sense of stillness and a peaceful atmosphere. This reflects the quietness of the world as it waits for the message of hope that the angels will bring. The carol emphasizes the importance of peace, which is one of the central themes of Christmas. The mention of the angels playing their harps of gold brings a heavenly dimension to the song, reminding us that this message of peace is coming from God himself.


In conclusion, "It came upon a midnight clear" captures the essence of Christmas by emphasizing the importance of peace, hope, and goodwill. The carol is a reminder that the world is in need of these virtues, even today. It is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and a message of hope and love to all people.


Line by Line Meaning

It came upon a midnight clear
The event occurred in the still of the night when everything is silent and peaceful.


That glorious song of old
A beautiful melody that has been around for a long time.


From angels bending near the earth
Celestial beings who approach close to the earth, almost like they are kneeling.


To touch their harps of gold!
Playing their fantastic golden instruments.


"Peace on the earth, good will to men,
They proclaimed peace and goodwill towards mankind.


From heaven's all gracious King!
Sent by God, who is kind and compassionate.


The world in solemn stillness lay
The earth was quiet, calm, and serene.


To hear the angels sing.
In anticipation of hearing the angelic music.


Still through the cloven skies they come
Even today, the angels continue to travel through the split skies.


With peaceful wings unfurled
They move silently and calmly with their wings wide open.


And still their heavenly music floats
Their divine melody is still heard everywhere.


O'er all the weary world;
Acrosstheentire world, regardless of how desolate it might be.


Above its sad and lowly plains
Even above the most miserable and lowest-lying areas.


They bend on hovering wing.
Their wings move slowly, and the angels reel around.


And ever o'er its Babel sounds
The cacophony of human voices is superseded by their divine music.


The blessed angels sing.
These holy angels will always sing their undying song of praise.




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