It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
A Midnight Symphony: Revelations of Peace and Hope
Lyrics
It came upon the midnight clear
It refers to a significant event occurring during the midnight hour.
That glorious song of old
Describes a beautiful and majestic ancient song.
From angels playing near the earth
Angels, in close proximity to the earth, are involved in playing music.
To touch their harps of gold
The angels play golden harps, symbolizing celestial music.
Peace on the Earth could will two men
Suggests that peace on Earth could bring joy to people.
From Heaven's all-gracious King
Peace is a gift from a generous King in Heaven.
The world in solemn stillness lay
Depicts a world in quiet and solemn repose.
To hear the angels sing
The silence is broken by the singing of angels.
And I hear them singing
The speaker personally hears the angels singing.
Sing, I do hear them singing
Reiteration of the speaker's claim to hear the angels' song.
The first noel the angel did say
Refers to the announcement made by the angel about the birth of Jesus.
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
The angel delivered the message to shepherds in the fields.
In fields where they lay, they keeping their sheep
Describes the location of the shepherds in the fields.
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
Highlights the depth of the cold winter's night when the announcement was made.
Noel, noel, noel, noel
Repeated refrain expressing joy and celebration.
Born is the King of Israel
Celebration of the birth of the King of Israel.
Noel, noel, noel, noel
Repetition of the joyful refrain, emphasizing the birth of the King.
Born is the King of Israel
Reiteration of the proclamation of the King's birth.
They looked up and saw a star
The shepherds observe a star in the east.
Shining in the east beyond them far
The star shines brightly beyond their location.
Noel, noel, noel, noel
Repetition of the joyful refrain tied to the birth of the King.
Born is the King
Emphasizes the birth of the King of Israel.
Born is the King
Repetition underscoring the significance of the King's birth.
Born is the King of Israel
Concludes with the proclamation of the King of Israel's birth.
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