O Holy Night
A Divine Night: Unveiling the Profound Meaning of 'O Holy Night'
Lyrics
Oh holy night!
Expressing awe and reverence for the sacred night.
The stars are brightly shining
Describing the stars shining brightly, setting a serene scene.
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth!
Highlighting the significance of the night as the birth of the Savior.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Portraying a world steeped in sin and error for a prolonged period.
Till he appear'd and the soul felt its worth.
Describing the transformative impact of the Savior's appearance on the soul.
A thrill of hope a weary world rejoices
Conveying a sense of hope and joy in a world fatigued by challenges.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn!
Anticipating a new and glorious morning breaking forth.
Fall on your knees
Inviting a posture of reverence and humility.
Oh hear the angel voices
Encouraging the listener to hear the voices of angels.
Oh night divine
Calling the night divine, emphasizing its sacred nature.
Oh night when Christ was born
Specifically pinpointing the night of Christ's birth.
Oh night divine
Reiterating the divine and extraordinary nature of the night.
Oh night divine
Repeating the emphasis on the divine quality of the night.
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming
Describing the journey guided by the light of Faith.
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
Expressing heartfelt standing by the cradle of the Savior.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Continuing the depiction of the wise men guided by a star.
Here come the wise men from Orient land
Noting the arrival of wise men from the Orient.
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger
Emphasizing the humble setting of the King of Kings in a manger.
In all our trials born to be our friend.
Highlighting Christ's purpose in being born to be a friend in trials.
Fall on your knees
Repeating the call to fall on one's knees in reverence.
Oh hear the angel voices
Encouraging listening to the voices of angels again.
Oh night divine
Reaffirming the divine and special nature of the night.
Oh night when Christ was born
Reiterating the specific association of Christ's birth with the night.
Oh night divine
Emphasizing the divine nature of the night once more.
Oh night
Repeating the mention of the sacred night.
Oh night divine
Concluding with a final emphasis on the divinity of the night.
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