Silent Night
Embracing Divine Serenity: Silent Night's Profound Meaning Unveiled
Lyrics
Silent night, holy night
Describes a tranquil and sacred night.
All is calm, all is bright
Emphasizes the peaceful and bright atmosphere.
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Depicts the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus together.
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Highlights the gentle and tender nature of the Infant.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Invokes a wish for peaceful slumber for the Child.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Reiteration, reinforcing the desire for heavenly peace in sleep.
Silent night, holy night!
Repeats the description of the tranquil and sacred night.
Shepherds quake at the sight
Portrays the shepherds' awe or fear at the sight before them.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Describes heavenly glories or lights extending a great distance.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Depicts angelic beings singing praises ('Alleluia') in the heavens.
Christ, the Saviour is born
Announces the birth of Christ, the Savior.
Christ, the Saviour is born
Repeats the proclamation of Christ's birth.
Silent night, holy night
Restates the peaceful and holy nature of the night.
Son of God, love's pure light
Refers to Jesus as the embodiment of pure love and divine light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
Describes the radiant beams from Jesus' holy face.
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Signifies the arrival of redeeming grace with the dawn.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Acknowledges Jesus as the Lord at the moment of His birth.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "
Reaffirms Jesus' status as Lord during His birth.
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