O Holy Night
Embracing Redemption: A Divine Night of Hope and Birth
Lyrics
O holy night!
Expression of reverence for the sacred night
The stars are brightly shining
Description of the brightly shining stars
It is the night
Identification of the night of the Savior's birth
Of the dear Saviour's birth
Acknowledgment of the significant event of Jesus' birth
Long lay the world
Reflection on the world's state of sin and error
In sin and error pining
Description of the world's condition, longing for redemption
Till He appeared
Introduction of the Savior's appearance
And the Soul felt its worth
Recognition of the soul's value upon encountering the Savior
A thrill of hope
Expression of a hopeful and uplifting feeling
The weary soul rejoices
Joy of the weary soul in response to the Savior
For yonder breaks
Awareness of the dawn of a new and glorious day
A new and glorious morn
Encouragement to fall on one's knees in awe
Fall on your knees!
Invitation to listen to the voices of angels
Oh, hear the angel voices!
Command to kneel and hear the celestial messengers
O night divine
Acknowledgment of the divine nature of the night
O night when Christ was born
Recognition of the night when Christ was born
O night, O holy night
Repetition of the sanctity of the night
O night divine!
Reiteration of the divine nature of the night
O night divine
Repetition of the divine nature of the night
O night when Christ was born
Confirmation of the night when Christ was born
O night
Repetition emphasizing the sanctity of the night
O holy night
Reiteration of the holiness of the night
O night divine!
Restatement of the divine nature of the night
O night when Christ was born
Final acknowledgment of the significant birth of Christ
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