O Holy Night
Wynonna Judd Lyrics


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O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our 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 soul 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 divine

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 divine
O night divine

Overall Meaning

Wynonna Judd's song O Holy Night is a powerful and moving hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The first verse paints a beautiful picture of the setting on the night of Christ's birth. The author speaks of the stars shining brightly, setting the scene for the arrival of the Savior. The second line, "It is the night of our dear Savior's birth," emphasizes the importance of this event, indicating that this was the night that would change the world for good. The third line is a reference to the time before Christ's arrival, where the world was filled with sin and error. The fourth line is a beautiful sentiment that talks about Christ's arrival, which made many souls feel their worth.


The second verse continues with the theme of hope that resonates throughout the song. The first line, "A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices," sets the tone for the rest of the verse. The use of the word 'thrill' highlights the power of hope in changing people's lives. The second line, "For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn," further emphasizes the hope that comes with Christ's birth. The verse then ends with a powerful call to action: "Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices." This line is a reminder that Christ's birth was not just an event but something to be celebrated through action. The hymn ends with a repetition of the phrase "O night divine," which is a beautiful way of expressing gratitude and awe at the miraculous event being celebrated.


Line by Line Meaning

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
The night of the Savior's birth is special and it is evident from the bright shining of the stars.


It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
The night is important as it marks the birth of the beloved Savior.


Long lay the world in sin and error pining
The world suffered for a long time due to sin and mistakes.


Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
The arrival of the Savior helped people understand the value of their souls.


A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices
A sense of renewed hope brings joy to the tired and exhausted souls.


For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
A bright and splendid morning is approaching.


Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices
Hear the angelic voices and bow down in reverence.


O night divine, O night when Christ was born
This is a divine night because it marks the birth of Christ.


O night divine, O night divine
This divine night is exceptional and worth celebrating.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ART HARRIS

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Wynonna Judd - O Holy Night

Marcie

Voice of an angel!!!

kristi petty

She’s definitely the best one to sing this song! wow what a voice

K A Armour

Absolutely beautiful! My favorite Christmas carol sung by an extraordinary performer!

VCB Home of Gospel Music

Glad you enjoy it

helen clark

a true and precious gift, on Christmas day the birth of the Savior Amen

Conny Peter

Soooo schön, Wynonna danke!!!

Rhonda Nickerson

My favorite singer singing my my favorite Christmas song!!!

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