Oh Holy Night
Katharine McPhee (Holiday) Lyrics
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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 world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night, O night divine!
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!
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O night divine!
The lyrics of "Oh Holy Night" by Katharine McPhee encapsulates the essence of Christmas, that is the birth of Christ. The song opens with a vivid image of a starry night, symbolizing the significance of the night of Christ’s arrival. The next few lyrics reflect on the previous state of humanity, portraying it as "sinful and error pining" in the darkness, awaiting the arrival of Christ. The arrival of Christ is the central point of this song, as it marks the dawn of a new day, filled with hope and joy, as reflected in the lyrics, "For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn". The song emphasizes the power of Christ, who frees people from bondage and unites them as brothers, as expressed in the lyrics, "Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother, And in His Name all oppression shall cease". In essence, "Oh Holy Night" is a song about how Christ's arrival brought light into the darkness, hope in despair, and redemption from sin, thereby transforming the world.
Line by Line Meaning
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
This is a night of great divine importance as the bright stars shine above us.
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!
It is a very special and significant night when our dear Savior's birth took place.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
The world had been lost in sin and error, yearning for a way out for a long time.
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
But when the Savior appeared, the soul felt its true worth and purpose.
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,
This brought a surge of hope into the world, causing the weary world to rejoice.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
A new and glorious morning dawns beyond the horizon, symbolizing a fresh start for the world.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
The Savior will break the chains of slavery because every human being is our brother.
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
All forms of suppression and discrimination will come to an end in the name of the Savior.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
We raise sweet and joyous hymns in gratitude and chorus.
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Let us all worship and give praise to His holy name with all that's within us.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
We fall on our knees and listen to the angelic voices singing.
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
This is a divine night when Christ was born, and it is worthy of praise.
O night, O night divine!
Oh, what a divine and special night it is!
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Written by: Halford, Robert / Ramirez, Roger / Adam, Adolphe
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