A native of Danville, Kentucky[1], Harris started playing the piano by age 9. His first formal vocal training came when he attended college at Western Kentucky University, from which he graduated in 1969. He later became a part of the popular Gospel touring group "The Spurlows." He gained fame with both his solo work, and his work as part of the Gaither Vocal Band, headed by Gospel musician and recording executive Bill Gaither.
His many live and televised appearances include Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The 700 Club, several Billy Graham crusades, the Trinity Broadcasting Network, numerous Gaither Homecoming shows, and his own Christmas special. In his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Harris has made many appearances on the WHAS Crusade for Children, a long-running local telethon benefitting children's charities.
Of his many chart-topping songs, perhaps his best-known are his duets with Sandi Patty called, "More than Wonderful" and "I've Just Seen Jesus." His song, "Mighty Spirit" was featured in a 1993 television campaign for the Points of Light Foundation, headed by President George H. W. Bush; he performed the song for Bush and his wife Barbara at the White House.
Harris has received an honorary doctorate of music from Campbellsville University in central Kentucky. He was inducted into the Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993.
Harris, his wife Cynthia, and children Lonnie and Teresa have lived in Louisville for more than three decades. Despite his schedule, Harris serves as a deacon in his home church, and previously served as its treasurer. Harris is well-known within the Gospel music industry for his reluctance to schedule performances that take him away from his family for any length of time.
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O Holy Nigh/O Come All Ye Faithful
Larnelle Harris Lyrics
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O hear the angel voices
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine, o 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
Christ is the Lord
O praise His name forever
His pow'r and glory
Forevermore proclaim
His pow'r and glory
Evermore proclaim
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
The lyrics to Larnelle Harris's rendition of "O Holy Night/O Come All Ye Faithful" convey a profound message of reverence and celebration for the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening lines call for listeners to "fall on [their] knees" and "hear the angel voices," inviting a moment of humility and spiritual connection.
In the subsequent verses, the song delves into the significance of the holy night when Jesus was born. The imagery of stars brightly shining sets the scene for the birth of the Savior, emphasizing the contrast between the world's previous state of sin and error with the arrival of Christ. The lyrics express a palpable sense of relief and redemption as His appearance brings worth to souls and instills hope in a weary world.
The powerful declaration to "fall on your knees" and "hear the angel voices" is repeated throughout the song, underscoring the angelic proclamation and divine nature of the night when Christ was born. The repetition of the phrase "O night divine" reflects the awe and reverence felt for the miraculous event of the Savior's birth, emphasizing its significance and impact on humanity.
The final verses of the song highlight the teachings of Jesus to love one another and bring peace to all. The lyrics celebrate the breaking of chains and the end of oppression in His name, calling for joyful hymns and praise in response to His message of love and liberation. The song concludes with an invitation to adore and praise Christ the Lord, acknowledging His power and glory that will forever be proclaimed. Overall, the lyrics of "O Holy Night/O Come All Ye Faithful" encapsulate the awe-inspiring story of Jesus' birth and the enduring message of love, peace, and adoration for the Savior.
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Written by: Larnelle Harris
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