O Holy Night
Lauren Daigle Lyrics
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It is the night of our 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, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, oh 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
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Christ is the Lord, O praise His name forever
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
In Lauren Daigle's rendition of "O Holy Night," the first verse highlights the significance of Jesus Christ's birth. It references the night of his birth which was marked with bright shining stars. The world had been in a state of sin and longing for thousands of years, and with Jesus' birth came the promise of redemption and salvation. His arrival brought a sense of worth and hope to the soul, which had previously been lost in darkness.
The second verse of the song speaks about the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the message of love and peace that he spread throughout his life on earth. The verse describes how his gospel encourages people to love one another and to strive for peace. The lyrics also address issues like slavery, and the role that Christ's teachings played in breaking the chains of oppression. It is a powerful message that focusses on the transformative power of Christ's teachings and the impact it has had on humanity throughout history.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to the birth of Jesus Christ and the transformative message of love and hope that he brought into the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining
This is a sacred night, when the stars above shine brighter than ever as a symbol of the divine presence.
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
This is the blessed evening when our beloved savior, Jesus Christ, was born into the world.
Long lay the world, in sin and error pining
For a long time, the world was lost in sin and its mistakes, yearning for a way to escape the hopelessness.
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
When Jesus Christ finally appeared, the soul of humanity realized its true worth in the eyes of God.
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
The world, which had been struggling under the burden of sin and despair, is now filled with a joyous sense of hope.
For yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn
The dawn of a new day, full of glory and grace, is arriving on the horizon, bringing new hope to the world.
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Stop and listen to the heavenly voices of the angels, singing praises of the birth of Jesus Christ, and feel the overwhelming love of God.
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
This is a truly divine and holy night, for it is the night when everything changed, and the world was blessed with the birth of Jesus Christ.
Truly He taught us to love one another
Jesus Christ taught us to love and cherish one another, to be compassionate, caring, and selfless in our relationships with others.
His law is love and His gospel is peace
The teachings of Jesus Christ, His law, is based on love, and His gospel brings a message of peace and acceptance to all.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
Jesus will break the chains of slavery and liberate all of humanity. He proclaims that every soul is equal, regardless of their status or position in life.
And in His name, all oppression shall cease
The name of Jesus Christ will be a symbol of equality, freedom, and justice. All forms of oppression and tyranny will cease under the light of His name.
Sweet hymns of joy, in grateful chorus raise we
Let us sing sweet hymns of joy, as we raise our voices in grateful chorus to the Lord, expressing our deep and heartfelt appreciation for His blessings.
Let all within us praise His holy name
May every part of our being, our heart, soul, and mind, praise and glorify His holy name.
Christ is the Lord, O praise His name forever
Jesus Christ is the Lord, the king of all creation, and His name should be praised and revered forevermore.
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim
We should proclaim His power and glory for all eternity, for they will never fade or diminish.
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Written by: Adolphe Adam
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Zhenya W
Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our 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, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh 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
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Christ is the Lord, O praise His name forever
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Ohoh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Jhemie Laborte
Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our 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, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh 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
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Christ is the Lord, O praise His name forever
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Ohoh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Kristen DeLaune
This is the only song that calms my son enough to help him sleep. We randomly stumbled upon it when he was ~1 yr old and it’s been on rotation especially on rough nights since then. He’s almost six now! He hears other versions of this song at Christmas and says “Mom, that’s not MY O’ Night. It’s not right. I need Ms. Lauren’s O’ Night, please.” So while it’s not meant as a lullaby... it provides comfort and peace to even the youngest among us and that’s what worship should do, right?
Shelly Elisech
Amen! All year long!
Alexander Bruno
i love how her voice is so raspy and angelic
Marti Janes
@The Faith John p
Gianna Lucero
Andrew Beebe huh
Gianna Lucero
The best complaint I ever got was saying that I sounded like her
The Faith John
I know right! So heavenly!
Izzy & Chels Vlogs
She’s my favorite singer 😋 she has the voice of an angel
Raelin Fleming
She is my favorite singer, and she has the voice of an angel!
Raelin Fleming
Yes!