Lyrics
Oh, Holy Night
Expressing reverence for a sacred night
The stars are brightly shining
The stars are shining brightly
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth
Describing the night of Jesus Christ's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
The world remained in sin and longing for redemption for a prolonged period
'Til He appeared
Referring to the appearance of Jesus Christ
And the soul felt its worth
Upon Christ's arrival, the soul found its value and significance
A thrill of hope
A feeling of anticipation and optimism
The weary world rejoices
The tired world finds joy and happiness
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Indicating the emergence of a new, magnificent morning
(Fall) fall on your knees
Encouragement to kneel down in awe
(On your knees)
Oh, hear the angel voices (the angels' voices)
Invitation to listen to the voices of angels
Oh, night divine
Describing the night as divine
Oh, night (oh, night)
Reiteration of the divine nature of the night
When Christ was born
Highlighting the birth of Christ
Oh, night (oh, night), oh night
Repeating the emphasis on the divine night
Oh night divine
Reaffirming the divinity of the night
The thrill of hope
Reiteration of the hopeful feeling
The weary world rejoices
The world finds joy and happiness again
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Highlighting the arrival of a splendid morning
(Fall) fall on your knees
Encouragement to kneel in reverence
(On your knees)
Oh, hear the angels' voices (the angels' voices)
Encouraging to listen to the voices of angels
Oh, night divine
Reiterating the divine nature of the night
Oh, night (oh, night)
Repeating the divine aspect of the night
When Christ was born
Emphasizing the birth of Christ
(Let me tell 'em where it's at)
A side comment, possibly indicating a transition or personal remark
Oh, night (oh, night), oh night
Repeating the emphasis on the divine night
Oh night divine
Reaffirming the divine nature of the night
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