O' Holy Night
A Divine Night of Hope and Redemption
Lyrics
Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining
Expressing awe at the holiness of the night, illuminated by bright stars.
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth
Referring to the night of the birth of Jesus, the beloved Savior.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Describing the world's state of sin and error, longing for redemption.
'Til He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
Highlighting the transformative moment when Jesus appeared, bringing a sense of worth to the soul.
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
Conveying a sense of hope that brings joy to the weary world.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Anticipating a new and glorious morning, symbolizing spiritual awakening.
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Inviting a posture of reverence, urging people to fall on their knees and listen to angelic voices.
Oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born
Emphasizing the divine nature of the night when Christ was born.
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Reiterating the divine and extraordinary nature of the night of Christ's birth.
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
Describing the guidance of faith, serenely illuminating the path.
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
Portraying hearts filled with warmth and devotion as they stand by the cradle of Jesus.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming
Noting the appearance of a star over the world, symbolizing the arrival of wise men from the Orient.
Now come the wise men from out of Orient land
Describing the arrival of wise men from the East to honor the newborn King.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
Depicting the King of kings lying in a humble manger.
In all our trials born to be our friend
Highlighting Jesus' purpose of being born to be a friend during trials.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger
Acknowledging that Jesus understands our needs, and our weaknesses are not unfamiliar to Him.
Behold your King, before Him lowly bend
Encouraging humility and reverence before the King.
Behold your King, before Him lowly bend
Reiterating the call to bend lowly before the King, emphasizing humility.
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Repeating the call to fall on knees and listen to angelic voices.
Oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born
Reiterating the divine nature of the night of Christ's birth.
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Emphasizing again the extraordinary and divine character of the holy night.
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