Lyrics
O holy night! The stars are
Reference to the sacred night, emphasizing its holiness.
Brightly shining
Describing the stars as brightly shining, possibly symbolizing divine presence or guidance.
It is the night of our dear
Highlighting the significance of the night as the birth of the Savior.
Savior's birth
Acknowledging the birth of Jesus Christ as the central event.
Long lay the world in sin
Describing the world's state of sin and error before the Savior's arrival.
And error pining
Expressing a sense of longing and anticipation for redemption.
Till he appeared and the
Describing the transformative impact of the Savior's appearance.
Soul felt it's worth
Highlighting the value and worth of the soul after the Savior's intervention.
A thrill of hope the weary
Introducing a thrill of hope brought by the Savior.
World and rejoices, for
Portraying the world rejoicing in response to the hope instilled.
Yonder breaks a new and
Referring to the dawn of a new and glorious morning symbolizing spiritual rebirth.
Glorious morn.
Emphasizing the splendor of the upcoming divine event.
Fall on your knees
Inviting a gesture of humility and awe, suggesting a profound experience.
Oh, hear the angles voices!
Encouraging the listener to hear the voices of angels, symbolizing divine communication.
O night, when Christ was born
Reflecting on the night of Christ's birth as a pivotal moment in history.
O night divine!
Expressing the divinity and extraordinary nature of the holy night.
O night, o night divine
Repeating the emphasis on the divine nature of the night for emphasis.
Truly he taught us to love one another,
Attributing the teachings of love to Jesus and encouraging love among people.
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Describing the essence of Jesus' teachings as love and peace.
Chains He shall break, for the slave is
Anticipating the breaking of chains, symbolizing liberation from oppression.
Our brother.
Affirming the equality of all, referring to fellow human beings as brothers.
And in His name all oppression shall cease.
Declaring the end of oppression in the name of Jesus.
To be continued
Indicating that the narrative will continue, possibly with further insights or resolutions.
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