Oh Holy Night
Embrace the Divine Night: Unveiling the Soul's Worth in a World Redeemed
Lyrics
O holy night the stars are brightly shining
Symbolizes the sacredness of the night with brightly shining stars, setting the stage for a significant event.
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Highlights the occasion as the night of the birth of the Savior, emphasizing its profound importance.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Describes the world's condition before the Savior's birth, characterized by sin and error, and a sense of longing.
'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
Reveals the transformative impact of the Savior's appearance on the soul, emphasizing its inherent value.
A thrill of hope a weary world rejoices
Expresses a feeling of optimism and anticipation, as hope brings joy to a world weary from challenges.
For yonder breaks
Introduces a new and glorious morning, signaling a positive change and a fresh beginning.
A new and glorious morn
Continues the description of the transformative moment, emphasizing the beauty of the upcoming dawn.
Fall on your knees
Calls for a humble posture, suggesting reverence and submission in the presence of the divine event.
O hear the angel voices
Encourages listening to angelic voices, implying a connection to heavenly messages or divine guidance.
O night divine
Repeats the emphasis on the night's divinity, underscoring its extraordinary nature.
O night when Christ was born
Specifically identifies the night as the one when Christ, the Savior, was born, further emphasizing its significance.
O night divine
Reiterates the divine nature of the night, reinforcing the importance of Christ's birth.
O night, o night divine
Repeats the emphasis on the divine nature of the night, possibly for emphasis or emotional resonance.
Fall on your knees
Echoes the earlier call for humility, reinforcing the idea of bowing down in awe and reverence.
O hear the angel voices
Reiterates the call to hear angelic voices, emphasizing the spiritual significance of the moment.
O night divine
Repeats the description of the night as divine, highlighting its holiness.
O night when Christ was born
Again specifies the night of Christ's birth, reaffirming the central theme of the song.
O night divine
Reiterates the divine nature of the night, emphasizing its enduring importance.
O night, o night divine
Concludes with a repetition of the night's divinity, possibly for emotional and thematic closure.
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