Lyrics
Oh holy night, the stars are brightly shining
Expressing awe at the holy night illuminated by bright stars.
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Acknowledging the night of the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Describing the world's long period of being trapped in sin and error.
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
Highlighting the transformative impact of Christ's appearance on 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.
Fall on your knees, oh, hear the angel voices
Encouraging a posture of humility and reverence in response to angelic voices.
Oh night divine, the night when Christ was born
Referring to the night as divine, symbolizing the birth of Christ.
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Repeating the emphasis on the divine nature of the night.
Truly He taught us to love one another
Highlighting Christ's teachings on love and mutual care.
His law is love and His gospel is peace
Describing the fundamental principles of Christ's message – love and peace.
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother
Expressing the idea that Christ will break the chains of oppression, emphasizing the equality of all as brothers.
And in his name all oppression shall cease
Declaring that oppression will cease in the name of Christ.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Describing the joyous singing of hymns in gratitude.
With all our hearts we praise His holy name
Praising the holy name of Christ with wholehearted devotion.
Christ is the Lord, I'll praise his name forever
Acknowledging Christ as the Lord and committing to eternal praise.
His power and glory ever more proclaim
Proclaiming the enduring power and glory of Christ.
His power and glory ever more proclaim
Reiterating the eternal proclamation of Christ's power and glory.
Fall on your knees, oh, hear the angel voices
Encouraging a humble response to angelic voices, reinforcing the divine nature of the night.
Oh night divine, the night when Christ was born
Reiterating the divine nature of the night as the moment of Christ's birth.
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Repeating the emphasis on the divine nature of the night.
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