Brewster has been musically inclined since his early childhood in Homer, Al… Read Full Bio ↴Brewster has been musically inclined since his early childhood in Homer, Alaska. At the age of one, his mother, Cheryl, noticed how well he could keep rhythm on a drum set his grandfather had given him. At the age of five, his mother introduced him to the mandolin. Quickly mastering the instrument, he began playing for cruise ship tourists alongside his mother in Homer, Alaska.

After receiving a call from Steve Perry inviting him to audition as lead guitarist for his next solo project, For the Love of Strange Medicine, Brewster accepted and began songwriting and rehearsals for the album. Brewster's guitar technique, tone, and equipment choices possessed similar qualities and texturing to Journey's Neal Schon, and was touted as a favorable feature in the resulting album. He also toured with Perry for six months from 1994 to early 1995.

While working on his own self-titled album (with producer Paul Mills), Brewster worked with label-mate Darrell Evans, contributing vocals, guitar and co-writing on Evans' Freedom project. He also spent some time on the road, touring with Michael W. Smith during Smith's 1998 Live the Life tour. Brewster's second album, Live to Worship was released in 2000. According to his biography in his official website, "Lincoln now combines his talents and determination to record songs that will minister to a new generation of believers."

Do You Hear What I Hear?
Lincoln Brewster Lyrics

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Silent night, holy night
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!

Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lincoln Brewster's song "Do You Hear What I Hear?" convey the peaceful and sacred nature of the Christmas story. The first verse describes a serene scene where all is calm and bright, as a mother and child share a moment of peace. The second verse details the reaction of the shepherds when they witness the glory of heaven and the birth of Christ. The final verse focuses on Jesus as the "Son of God" and "love's pure light," who brings hope and redemption to the world.

The song's refrain of "Silent night, holy night" emphasizes the holy and reverent nature of the story being told. Each verse builds upon the previous one, culminating in a powerful celebration of the birth of Christ. The use of the word "heavenly" throughout the song emphasizes the supernatural and divine aspects of the story, further emphasizing that this is a momentous occasion.

Overall, Brewster's version of the song serves as a beautiful tribute to the Christmas story, highlighting the peace, joy, and hope that it offers.

Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
The night is peaceful and sacred

All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and serene

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
The Virgin Mary is with her baby Jesus

Holy Infant so tender and mild
Jesus is a gentle and innocent baby

Sleep in heavenly peace
May they rest in a peaceful and divine rest

Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds were frightened by what they saw

Glories stream from heaven afar
The heavenly lights shine down to the earth

Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
The angels sing songs of praise

Christ, the Saviour is born
Jesus, the saviour of humanity, is born

Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus is the divine son of God and embodies pure love