Silent Night
Embracing Peace: Unveiling the Profound Meaning of 'Silent Night' by The Nylons
Lyrics
Silent night, holy night
Describing a peaceful and sacred night.
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is tranquil and shining brightly.
Round yon virgin mother and child
Around the virgin mother and her child.
Holy infant so tender and mild
Depiction of the gentle and mild nature of the holy infant.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in heavenly tranquility.
Sleep in heavenly peace
Reiteration of the peaceful rest in heaven.
Silent night, holy night
Restating the serene and sacred nature of the night.
Shepherds quake at the side
Shepherds tremble with fear at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar
Glories from heaven are visible from a distance.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia
Angelic beings sing praises ("Alleluia") in heaven.
Christ the Saviour is born
Announcing the birth of Christ, the Savior.
Christ the Saviour is born
Reiteration of Christ's birth as the Savior.
Silent night, holy night
Reaffirming the peaceful and sacred night.
Son of God, love's pure light
Recognizing Jesus as the Son of God, embodying pure love and light.
Radiant beams from thy holy face
Describing the radiant light shining from Jesus' holy face.
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Marking the beginning of redemption and grace with the arrival of Jesus.
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Acknowledging Jesus as Lord during his birth.
Jesus Lord at thy birth
Emphasizing Jesus' status as Lord during his birth.
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