O Holy Night
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It is the night of the 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
O night divine
O night
O night divine
Fall on your knees oh, hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night
O night divine
The first verse of "O Holy Night" sets the scene for the birth of Jesus Christ. The stars are shining brightly, symbolizing the hope and wonder of the occasion. It is a special night, one that marks the arrival of the Savior. The world has been in a state of sin and error for far too long, but the birth of Christ brings a new sense of purpose and worth to the soul.
The second verse speaks of the reaction to the news of Christ's birth. A "thrill of hope" sweeps through the weary world, and people rejoice in the coming of a new and glorious day. The image of angels singing further emphasizes the significance of the occasion. Those who hear the message are urged to fall on their knees in awe and reverence, recognizing the divine nature of Christ's arrival.
Overall, "O Holy Night" is a powerful and emotive hymn that conveys the excitement and joy associated with the arrival of Jesus Christ. It presents a vivid picture of the night of his birth and invites listeners to reflect on the incredible significance of this life-changing event.
Line by Line Meaning
O holy night the stars are brightly shining
The stars are shining so brightly on this holy night
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth
Tonight is the night when our loving Savior was born
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
For a long time, the world has been living in sin and making mistakes
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
But when He finally appeared, every soul felt its own true worth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
Feeling hopeful again brings excitement and joy to the tired world
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
The sky is brightening up with a new and wonderful morning coming soon
Fall on your knees oh, hear the angel voices
Get down on your knees and listen to the voices of angels
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
This is a divine and holy night when Christ was born
O night divine
What a holy and divine night
O night
What a night
O night divine
So divine and holy
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Written by: Adolphe Adam
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O Holy Night
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 appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary soul 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 divine
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here come the wise men from Orient land
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend
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
@raccoontrack3607
I get goosebumps from head to toe when I listen to Nat King Cole.
@theBaron0530
A song and a performance that can bring tears to your eyes. They just don't make 'em like this anymore.
@mattlemasters557
It’s one of those songs that is just so beautiful, that’s why the tears come, music is moving in more ways than just sadness
@dollysmith2596
🎤🤴🏾❤️❤️❤️ R.I.P.
@jah2ras4i
Nat king Cole sings Oh Holy night the best, favorite Christmas song , by one of the greatest vocalists ever
@dstan4549
They do. It's just not mainstream.
@judytaylor5712
Agree
@juliequintero6671
Every time I listen to this amazing song it just makes me cry and I have this Gods Spiritual feeling in me. It’s my top favorite Christmas song. Christ is my Savior.
@Vanessa-ok3ys
Me too, this and O Come Emmanuel really move me. Merry Christmas ❤
@MADDENAMERICASVIDEOGAME
I can feel JESUS when I listen to this song. The Holy spirit is obvious. Merry Christmas everyone! Christ the savior is born.