O Holy Night
A Divine Night of Redemption and Love
Lyrics
Oh holy night the stars are brightly shining
Expressing the sacred nature of the night with brightly shining stars.
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Referring to the night of the birth of Jesus, the Savior.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Describing the world's long state of being in sin and error, yearning for redemption.
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth
Highlighting the transformative impact of Jesus' appearance on the soul, recognizing its value.
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
Conveying a sense of hope, evoking joy in a weary world.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Anticipating a new and glorious morning breaking forth.
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
Calling for a humble response to the angelic voices, suggesting a moment of reverence.
Oh night divine, oh night, when Christ was born
Celebrating the divine nature of the night when Christ was born.
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Repeating the emphasis on the divine and sacred nature of the night.
Truly He taught us to love one another
Acknowledging the teachings of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of love among people.
His law is love and the gospel is peace
Describing the principles Jesus taught: love and peace as the foundation of His law and gospel.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
Expressing the liberation brought by Jesus, breaking chains and recognizing all as brothers.
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Declaring that oppression will cease in the name of Jesus.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Describing the joyful songs of gratitude that rise in chorus.
Let all within us praise His holy name
Encouraging all within to praise the holy name of Jesus.
Christ is the Lord that ever never praise we
Acknowledging Jesus as the Lord, prompting eternal praise.
Noel, Noel, oh night, oh night divine
Repeating the word "Noel" and emphasizing the divine nature of the night.
Noel, Noel, oh night, night divine
Repeating the word "Noel" and reaffirming the divine and holy character of the night.
Noel, Noel, oh holy night
Concluding with a repetition of "Noel" and emphasizing the holiness of the night.
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