Lyrics
Truly He taught us to love one another
Truly, Jesus taught humanity the importance of loving each other.
His law is love and His gospel is peace
His commandment is centered around love, and His message brings peace.
O holy night
An exclamation acknowledging the sacredness of this night.
The stars are brightly shining
The stars are shining brightly, possibly symbolizing the significance or magnificence of the event.
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth
This night marks the birth of the beloved Savior, Jesus Christ.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
For a long time, the world has been trapped in sin and mistakes.
Till He appeared and the Soul felt its worth
Until Jesus came, bringing a sense of worth to the human soul.
(A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices)
(A feeling of hope brings joy to the tired world)
(For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn)
(Because a glorious morning is breaking forth)
Fall on your knees
An urging to fall on one's knees, possibly in reverence or worship.
Oh, hear the angel voices
An invitation to listen to the voices of angels.
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
Describing this night as divine, the night when Jesus Christ was born.
O night divine, O night, O night divine
Repeating the divine nature of this night.
Fall on your knees
An urging to fall on one's knees, possibly in reverence or worship.
Oh, hear the angel voices
An invitation to hear the voices of angels repeated.
For the slave is our brother
Highlighting the equality of all humans, referring to slaves as brothers.
And in His name
Indicating that in the name of Jesus, all forms of oppression will come to an end.
All oppression shall cease
(No specific content in this line)
With hymns of joy
Celebrating with joyful songs.
In grateful chorus
In a thankful chorus or collective expression of gratitude.
Let every heart, adore His name
Encouraging every heart to adore and worship the name of Jesus.
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
Reiterating the divine nature of the night of Christ's birth.
O night divine
Repeating the sentiment of the divine nature of this special night.
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