Sussex Carol
Embrace Joy: Celebrating the Redeemer's Gift on Christmas Night
Lyrics
On Christmas night all Christians sing,
Christmas night is a time for all Christians to come together in song.
To hear the news the angels bring.
Christians gather to listen to the news delivered by angels.
On Christmas night all Christians sing,
Reiteration of the idea that on Christmas night, Christians unite in song.
To hear the news the angels bring:
Reiteration of the importance of hearing the news brought by angels.
News of great joy, news of great mirth,
The news from the angels is characterized by great joy and mirth.
News of our merciful King’s birth.
The news pertains to the birth of the merciful King, Jesus.
Then why should we on Earth be so sad,
Questioning the reason for earthly sadness when our Redeemer, Jesus, brings gladness.
Since our Redeemer made us glad,
Highlighting the joy brought by our Redeemer, emphasizing the contrast with sadness.
Then why should we on Earth be so sad,
Reiteration of the question about earthly sadness, emphasizing the joy provided by Jesus.
Since our Redeemer made us glad,
Reiteration of the joy brought by the Redeemer, reinforcing the contrast with sadness.
When from our sin He set us free,
Jesus set humanity free from sin, leading to the gain of liberty.
All for to gain our liberty?
Emphasizing the purpose of Jesus' actions, liberating humanity from sin.
When sin departs before His grace,
Describing the positive effects when sin is replaced by God's grace.
Then life and health come in its place,
Life and health replace sin when God's grace is present.
When sin departs before His grace,
Reiteration of the positive transformation when sin gives way to God's grace.
Then life and health come in its place.
Emphasizing the arrival of life and health when sin departs.
Angels and Earth with joy may sing,
Angels and Earth are invited to sing joyfully, celebrating the birth of the newborn King.
All for to see the newborn King.
Reiterating the purpose of the joyous singing—to witness the newborn King.
All out of darkness we have light,
Expressing the transition from darkness to light symbolizing a positive change.
Which made the angels sing this night,
Attributing the angelic song to the arrival of light out of darkness.
All out of darkness we have light
Reiteration of the idea that light emerged from darkness.
Which made the angels sing this night.
Connecting the emergence of light to the angels' song on this particular night.
Glory to God resounds again
Resounding praise and glory to God, echoing through time and eternity.
Now and forevermore.
Continuing the expression of eternal praise to God.
Amen.
Amen, signifying agreement and affirmation of the preceding words.
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