Pastor Shirley has recorded over forty albums since the 60s exploring her gift and spreading messages of faith. She has participated in over 16 compilations and three gospel musicals, Mama I Want to Sing, Sing: Mama 2, and Born to Sing: Mama 3. Her credits also include a series of commercials for MCI Communications and several awards for her recordings. She has been awarded 11 Grammy Awards, 13 Stellar Awards, 18 Doves, 3 RIAA gold certifications, an Essence Award, McDonald's Golden Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, NAACP Achievement Award, SESAC Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Pastor Shirley has made several notable appearances including the televised Live from Disney World Night of Joy, the Gospel According to VH-1, a White House performance for George Bush, and a speech on the Evolution of Gospel Music to the US Treasury Department.
She has blessed so many around the world and will remain an example.
It Came Upon The Midnight Clear
Shirley Caesar Lyrics
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That glorious song of old
From Angels playing near the earth
To touch their harps of gold
Peace on the earth could will two men
From Heaven's all-gracious King
The world in solemn stillness lay
And I hear them singing
Sing, I do hear them singing
The first Noel the Angel did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay, they keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
The lyrics to Shirley Caesar's version of "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" are a beautiful representation of the Christmas story. The song speaks of the moment when the shepherds were tending their flocks at night, and the angels appeared to them. The angels played songs from their harps and spoke of peace on earth, which was brought by the birth of the Savior.
The song goes on to describe the stillness of the world as the shepherds listened to the heavenly choir. The lyrics say that the peace brought by God's grace could still the hearts of all men, bringing a sense of calm to the world. The singer hears the angels singing and marvels at the beauty of their voices.
Overall, Shirley Caesar's version of "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" is a touching testament to the miracle of Christmas. The song speaks of the beauty of the angels' song and the peace that comes from God's love.
Line by Line Meaning
It came upon the midnight clear
The following event occurred during a midnight that had a very clear atmosphere
That glorious song of old
An old song was sung that was magnificent and splendid
From Angels playing near the earth
Angels were playing Musical Instruments closer to the Earth
To touch their harps of gold
The Angels touched their golden harps by way of playing them in the song
Peace on the earth could will two men
Peace reigned on Earth below in such a way that it could convince two people to merge their wills together
From Heaven's all-gracious King
The origin of peace was from the kind and generous King of Heaven
The world in solemn stillness lay
All the world was silent and still
To hear the Angels sing
Everyone was listening attentively to the Angels' song
And I hear them singing
This is the singer's personal observation or experience of hearing the Angels sing
Sing, I do hear them singing
This is a confirmation of the personal experience of hearing the Angels sing
The first Noel the Angel did say
The first announcement of the birth of Jesus was made by an Angel named Noel
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The Angel made the announcement to specific shepherds who were lying in the fields
In fields where they lay, they keeping their sheep
The shepherds were lying in the fields where they were looking after their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
This happened during a very deep and severe cold winter night
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: BRUCE MILLER, TRADITIONAL (WRITER UNKNOWN)
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