Silent Night
Mark Harris 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
Silent night, holy night

Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Christ, the Savior is born
Christ, the Savior is born
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night

Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night

It was a silent night
It was a holy night
It was a silent night
It was a holy night

Yeah, yeah
It was a silent night
It was a holy, holy night





Silent night, holy night
Silent night, holy night

Overall Meaning

The song "Silent Night" is a Christmas carol that reflects on the night of Christ's birth. The opening line "Silent night, holy night" sets the tone for the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the song. The lyrics describe the peacefulness surrounding the birth of Christ, as everything is calm and bright. The second line of the song "All is calm, all is bright" emphasizes the peacefulness and tranquility around the manger.


The verse about "Round yon Virgin Mother and Child, Holy infant so tender and mild" is a reference to Mary and baby Jesus. It is also an allusion to the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14, where it says that a virgin shall conceive and bear a child. The reference to the "tender and mild" infant emphasizes the innocence and purity of the newborn child.


The verse about "Shepherds quake at the sight, Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah" speaks to the awe and wonder the shepherds felt upon seeing the star over Bethlehem. The chorus repeats the phrase "Silent night, holy night" to emphasize the peaceful and holy nature of the evening.


Overall, "Silent Night" is a powerful reminder of the miraculous birth of Christ and the peacefulness that surrounded it.


Line by Line Meaning

Silent night, holy night
The night was still and tranquil, a night of great holiness.


All is calm, all is bright
Everything is peaceful and bright with a sense of serenity.


Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
The Mother and Child are in close proximity, with the mother being a virgin.


Holy Infant so tender and mild
The Infant is pure and gentle, exhibiting a sense of softness.


Sleep in heavenly peace
The Infant is sleeping in a state of contentment and bliss.


Silent night, holy night
The night remains calm and sacred.


Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds are overcome with anxiety at what they are witnessing.


Glories stream from heaven afar
Exquisite wonders are descending from a great distance in the heavens.


Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah, Hallelujah
The angels burst into song with joyous exclamations of Hallelujah.


Christ, the Savior is born
A savior, Jesus Christ, has been born.


Silent night, holy night
The night continues to be a tranquil and sacred event.


Son of God, love's pure light
The Son of God represents an immaculate brightness of love.


Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus Christ was born, and he is our Lord.


It was a silent night
The night truly was quiet and gentle.


It was a holy night
The night was genuinely holy and divine.


Yeah, yeah
An affirmative response or acknowledgement.


It was a silent night
The night maintains its peaceful and tranquil memory.


It was a holy, holy night
The night retains its profound and sacred echoes.


Silent night, holy night
The peaceful and sacred essence of the night persists.




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