Silent Night Holy Night
Marilyn Horne/Morman Tabernacle Choir Lyrics


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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.
'Till He appeared and the Spirit 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!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born,
O night, O holy night, o night divine!
O night, O holy night, o night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wise men from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King!
Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King!
Before him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord!
Then ever, ever praise we,




His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!

Overall Meaning

The well-known Christmas carol, "O Holy Night," beautifully captures the essence of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse highlights the anticipation and excitement that comes with this special night. It reminds us that the world was in darkness before Jesus arrived to illuminate it with His grace and mercy. The lyrics urge listeners to fall on their knees and listen to the angelic voices singing in celebration of the Savior's birth. The second verse invites us to join the wise men who came from afar to adore the newborn King. It speaks to the humility of Jesus, who was born in a manger but would become the King of kings.


The final verse of the song focuses on the legacy of Jesus' teachings. It highlights the importance of love and peace in our world and reminds us that all people are equal in the eyes of God. The lyrics speak to the hope that Jesus brought into the world and the promise that oppression and slavery would one day end. They conclude with a call to praise and honor Christ for His power, glory, and unending love. Overall, "O Holy Night" reminds us that Christmas is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who brought hope, love, and light to the world.


Line by Line Meaning

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
This is a holy night where the stars are shimmering brightly in the sky.


It is the night of the dear Savior's birth.
This is the night that Christ the Savior was born.


Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
For a long time, the world was trapped in sin and despair.


'Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
Until Jesus showed up, people didn't realize the worth of their souls or the Holy Spirit.


A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
Now there's a spark of hope in this tired world and it makes everyone happy.


For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
A new and wonderful day is on the horizon.


Fall on your knees!
Kneel down in front of the Lord and show your reverence.


Oh, hear the angel voices!
Listen to the angels sing.


O night divine, the night when Christ was born,
This is a heavenly night because it's the one where the Savior was born.


O night, O holy night, o night divine!
Oh, what a holy and divine night this is!


Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With faith as our guide, we are filled with peace and calmness.


With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
Our hearts are filled with warmth and love as we stand by Jesus' cradle.


O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
A bright star is shining gently all over the world.


Now come the wise men from out of the Orient land.
The wise men are arriving from the East.


The King of kings lay thus lowly manger,
The ultimate king was laid to rest in a humble manger.


In all our trials born to be our friends.
Jesus was born to be our friend and to help us through all our difficulties.


He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
He knows what we need and is familiar with our weaknesses.


Behold your King!
Look at your King with wonder and awe.


Before him lowly bend!
Humble yourself before Him.


Truly He taught us to love one another,
He taught us to truly love our fellow man.


His law is love and His gospel is peace.
The message of Jesus is one of love and peace.


Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
He will set us free and treat us as equals.


And in his name all oppression shall cease.
In His name, oppression will come to an end.


Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
We raise joyful, thankful hymns together.


With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
With our entire hearts, we celebrate and exalt His holy name.


Christ is the Lord!
Jesus is our Lord!


Then ever, ever praise we,
We will keep praising Him always.


His power and glory ever more proclaim!
We will continue to declare His power and glory forever.




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Written by: Adolphe Adam

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