Silent Night
A Serene Night of Divine Birth
Lyrics
Silent night, holy night
Expresses the serene and sacred nature of the night.
All is calm, all is bright
Describes a peaceful and bright atmosphere.
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Depicts the Virgin Mary and the Child, emphasizing their proximity.
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Highlights the gentle and mild nature of the Holy Infant.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Invokes a wish for tranquil and divine slumber.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Reiterates the desire for heavenly peace in the child's sleep.
Silent night, holy night!
Restates the peaceful and sacred ambiance of the night.
Shepherds quake at the sight
Describes the reaction of shepherds to the extraordinary event.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Depicts the heavenly glory extending from a distant place.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Describes angelic hosts singing praise ("Alleluia") for the birth of Christ.
Christ, the Saviour is born
Declares the birth of Christ, the Savior.
Christ, the Saviour is born
Reiterates the proclamation of Christ's birth.
Silent night, holy night
Restates the calm and sacred nature of the night.
Son of God, love's pure light
Identifies the Son of God as a source of pure love and light.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
Describes radiant beams emanating from Christ's holy face.
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Associates the dawn with the arrival of redeeming grace through Christ.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Acknowledges Jesus as Lord at the moment of his birth.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "
Reaffirms the recognition of Jesus as Lord at the time of his birth.
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