O Holy Night
Ruth Lyrics


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O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Til 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, o hear the angel voices
O night divine, o night when Christ was born
O night divine, o night, o 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 came the wisemen from the orient land
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials, born to be our friend

He knows our need, He guardeth us from danger
Behold your King! Before the lowly bend
Behold your King! Before the lowly bend

Fall on your knees, o hear the angel voices




O night divine, o night when Christ was born
O night divine, o night, o night divine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "O Holy Night" by Ruth describe the serene and sacred atmosphere of the night when Jesus Christ was born. The opening lines, "O holy night, the stars are brightly shining," evoke a sense of peacefulness and divinity as the stars illuminate the night sky. The song sets the scene of Christ's birth as a time of great significance and importance.


The next lines, "Long lay the world in sin and error pining," suggest a period of darkness and spiritual longing before the arrival of Jesus. The lyrics emphasize that with the birth of Christ, a new sense of hope emerged, symbolized by the line, "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices." This signifies a moment of joy and renewal as the world recognizes the worth of the soul with the presence of Christ.


The song then directs listeners to "fall on your knees" and listen to the angelic voices, emphasizing the divine and awe-inspiring nature of Christ's birth. The repetition of the phrase "O night divine" underscores the reverence and wonder felt on this sacred night when the savior was born. The lyrics encourage humility and awe in the presence of this miraculous event.


The mention of the wise men from the orient land and the image of them following the star to find the King of kings in a lowly manger adds to the imagery of humility and spiritual significance. The lyrics highlight Christ's role as a friend who knows and guards us in our times of need. The song's message culminates in a call to behold the King and bow before Him in reverence, acknowledging his divine majesty and the gift of salvation he brings.


Line by Line Meaning

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
This sacred night, the stars are shining brightly as a sign of the birth of Jesus


It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth
This is the night when our beloved Savior, Jesus, was born


Long lay the world in sin and error pining
For a long time, the world was lost in sin and searching for the truth


'Til He appeared, and the soul felt its worth
Until Jesus appeared, our souls did not realize their true value


A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
A feeling of hope fills our tired world, bringing joy and celebration


For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Because a new and glorious dawn is breaking in the distance


Fall on your knees, o hear the angel voices
Kneel down and listen to the voices of the angels announcing the birth of Christ


O night divine, o night when Christ was born
This holy night, the night when Christ was born, is truly divine


Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
Guided by the light of faith shining brightly and peacefully


With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
With hearts full of love and devotion, we stand by His manger


So, led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
In the same way, following the light of a star shining brightly and gently


Here came the wisemen from the orient land
The wise men arrived from the east, following the star to find the newborn King


The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
The King of all kings lay humbly in a manger, showing humility and grace


In all our trials, born to be our friend
Jesus was born to be our friend and companion in times of struggle and hardship


He knows our need, He guardeth us from danger
Jesus understands our needs and protects us from harm


Behold your King! Before the lowly bend
Look at your King! Bow down before Him in humility and reverence


Fall on your knees, o hear the angel voices
Kneel down and listen to the angelic voices singing of the birth of Christ


O night divine, o night when Christ was born
This sacred night, the night when Christ was born, is truly holy




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, NOVECORE LICENSING (USA) LLC
Written by: Placide Cappeau

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@imanuelrumkorem

Thanks for the songs AM. ☺

@edibraveheroesman3364

till he appeared and the "soul" felt its worth bukan "world" felt its worth

@haryoso5755

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