Silent Night
Embracing Peace: Silent Night's Sacred Message Unveiled
Lyrics
Silent night, holy night
Describes the tranquility of the night and its sacredness.
All is calm and all is bright
Everything is peaceful and shining brightly.
Round yon virgin mother and child
Refers to the mother (Mary) and the child (Jesus) beside her.
Holy infant so tender and mild
Emphasizes the innocence and gentleness of the baby Jesus.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Invoking a peaceful slumber for the baby in a heavenly setting.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Reiteration of the wish for the baby to sleep peacefully in heaven.
Silent night, holy night
Repeats the initial description of the serene night.
Shepherds quake at the sight
Describes the reaction of the shepherds to this extraordinary sight.
Glories stream from Heaven afar
Portrays the magnificence of celestial beauty reaching Earth.
Heavenly hosts sing hallelujah
Highlights the joyous singing of angels in praise.
Christ the savior is born
Declares the birth of Christ, the awaited savior.
Christ our savior is born
Reiterates the proclamation of Christ's birth as our savior.
Silent night, holy night
Repeats the initial description of the night's holiness.
Son of God
Identifies Jesus as the Son of God.
Love's pure light
Depicts Jesus as the embodiment of pure love and illumination.
Radiant beams from thy holy face
Symbolizes the divine light radiating from Jesus' countenance.
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Signifies the beginning of the redemption offered by Jesus.
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Acknowledges Jesus as the Lord from his birth.
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Reiterates the recognition of Jesus as Lord from his birth.
Hallelujah!
Expressions of joy and praise for the birth of Christ.
Hallelujah!
-Hallelujah!
-Christ the savior is born
Reaffirms the proclamation of Christ's birth as the savior.
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