Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
The Darkest Midnight
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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No snow, nor hail, no winter storm
Shall hinder for us to remember
The Babe on this night was born
With shepherds, we are come to see
This lovely Infant's glorious charms
Born of a maid as the prophets said
Ye blessed angels join our voices
Let your gilded wings beat fluttering o'er
While every soul set free rejoices
And everyone must adore
We'll sing and pray that God as always
May our friends and family defend
God grant us grace in all our days
Merry Christmas and a happy end
We'll sing and pray that God always
May our friends and family defend
God grant us grace in all our days
A Merry Christmas and a happy end
The lyrics of Michael W. Smith's "The Darkest Midnight" describe the joy and wonder of the birth of Jesus Christ, despite the darkness of the winter night. The song acknowledges that there is no snow or winter storm that can detract from the significance of the occasion. Instead, it is a moment to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus, who was born to a maid as the prophets foretold. Smith further invokes the image of angels who join together with humans in worshiping the Christ child, and he calls on God to bless and protect our friends and family during the holiday season.
The song lyrics reflect the hope and light that the Christmas season brings, even amidst the darkness that often accompanies winter. They also symbolize the unifying power of faith across all humans, represented by the shepherds and angels in the nativity story.
Overall, Michael W. Smith's "The Darkest Midnight" imparts a message of joy, hope, and love during the Christmas season.
Line by Line Meaning
The darkest midnight in December
Despite the darkness of the winter night, we celebrate the birth of Jesus with warmth and joy.
No snow, nor hail, no winter storm
Not even the harshest winter weather can dampen our spirits on this blessed night.
Shall hinder for us to remember
Nothing can prevent us from remembering and honoring the birth of our Lord and Savior.
The Babe on this night was born
We celebrate the birth of Jesus, the infant Savior, on this holy night.
With shepherds, we are come to see
Like the shepherds who visited the newborn Christ, we have come to worship and adore Him.
This lovely Infant's glorious charms
We are struck by the beauty and glory of the newborn Jesus, the embodiment of God's love.
Born of a maid as the prophets said
As the prophets foretold, Jesus was born to the Virgin Mary.
The God of love in Mary's arms
In the arms of the Virgin Mary, we see the embodiment of God's love and mercy.
Ye blessed angels join our voices
We invite the heavenly hosts of angels to join us in singing praises to God on this holy night.
Let your gilded wings beat fluttering o'er
We imagine the angels' shimmering wings beating with excitement as they join in our song of praise.
While every soul set free rejoices
In this moment of praise, we feel our spirits lifted and set free to rejoice in the love of God.
And everyone must adore
We are filled with a sense of awe and wonder at the majesty of God's love, which compels us to adore Him.
We'll sing and pray that God as always
We offer up our prayers and songs of praise to God, asking Him to continue to bless us as He always has.
May our friends and family defend
We ask God to watch over and protect the ones we love, our friends and family.
God grant us grace in all our days
We humbly ask God to show us His grace and favor in all aspects of our lives, every day.
Merry Christmas and a happy end
In the spirit of the season, we wish one another a joyful and blessed Christmas, and a happy and fulfilling future.
We'll sing and pray that God always
We repeat our prayer to God, asking that He always watch over and bless us.
A Merry Christmas and a happy end
We end with a heartfelt wish for a Merry Christmas and a happy culmination to all our hopes and dreams.
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on Above All
i love it thank you so much god is good !!