Silent Night Holy Night
Smith Kate Lyrics
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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,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born;
Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, holy night,
Son of God, love's pure light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth;
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
The song "Silent Night Holy Night" begins by describing the calmness and brightness of the night in which Jesus was born. The focus then shifts to Mary and her newborn baby, referred to as the "holy infant so tender and mild". The song paints a picture of serenity and peace, as the baby sleeps soundly.
The second verse of the song introduces the shepherds, who were said to have been the first to hear about the birth of Jesus. The sight of the angels singing "Alleluia" would have been awe-inspiring, causing even the shepherd to quake in fear. The chorus repeats that the Savior, Christ, has been born.
The final verse proclaims Jesus as the Son of God, with a pure love and holy light radiating from his face. The dawn of "redeeming grace" signifies the hope and forgiveness that Jesus brings. The song concludes by repeating the refrain that Jesus, the Lord, was born on this silent and holy night.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night Holy night
The night is quiet and peaceful, free from noise and disturbances. It is holy and pure.
All is calm all is bright
Everything is peaceful and tranquil. Everything is clearly visible in the bright night.
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
A virgin mother is holding her infant child in her arms, surrounded by a protective circle of love and care.
Holy infant so tender and mild
The newborn baby is pure, innocent, and gentle.
Sleep in heavenly peace
May the baby and all those present sleep well, surrounded by the peace and tranquility of heaven.
Shepherds quake at the sight.
The sight of angels and the newborn child makes the shepherds tremble with awe and wonder.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Amazing light and radiant beauty come from the distant heavens.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia;
The angels in heaven sing songs of praise and worship.
Christ the Savior is born;
This special child is the Savior, who has come to save us all.
Son of God, love's pure light.
Jesus is the son of God, and he is the pure embodiment of love and light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face,
Jesus' face emits a bright and beautiful light, radiating purity and holiness.
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus' birth marks the beginning of salvation and grace for all humanity.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth;
Jesus is the Lord, and His birth is celebrated with joy and reverence.
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANZ XAVER GRUBER, HUGO FREY, JOSEPH MOHR
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