Silent Night
Embracing Divine Serenity: Silent Night's Profound Message of Peace and Redemption
Lyrics
Silent night, holy night
Describing a peaceful and sacred night.
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is tranquil and shining brightly.
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Around the Virgin Mary and the Child (Jesus).
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Describing the gentle and tender nature of the baby Jesus.
Sleep in heavenly peace
May they rest in tranquil peace.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Reiteration of the wish for heavenly peace.
Silent night, holy night!
A repetition of the serene and sacred nature of the night.
Shepherds quake at the sight
Shepherds are frightened by what they see.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly glories appear from a distant place.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Angelic hosts sing praises (Alleluia).
Christ, the Saviour is born
The birth of Christ, the Messiah.
Christ, the Saviour is born
Reiteration of the birth of Christ.
Silent night, holy night
Restating the peaceful and sacred nature of the night.
Son of God, love's pure light
Referring to Jesus as the embodiment of pure love and divine light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
Describing radiant light coming from Jesus' holy face.
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Symbolizing the arrival of redemption through Jesus.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Addressing Jesus as the Lord at the time of his birth.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Reiteration of acknowledging Jesus as Lord at birth.
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