O Holy Night

Written by Placide Cappeau and Adolphe C. Adam
Links to contributors: Hour 6 Band, Eve Ray Autobiography, New Christmas Music, Rhesa Siregar

An old favorite Christmas song with three recordings: by Hour6, Eve Ray and Rhesa Siregar. You can hear many more songs at the websites for Hour6 and Rhesa Siregar using the links below.



Lyrics

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth!
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born!
O night, O holy night, O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,
In all our trials born to be our Friend!
He knows our need - to our weakness is no stranger.
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King; before Him lowly bend!

Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His Gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His Name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy Name!
Christ is the Lord! O praise His name forever!
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim!
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim!


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Prem Samuell2008-05-01Wonderful site.............I've been on the lookout for this kind of a sight where you could find the lyrics along with the music together. I'm a Music Director myself and I very much appreciate the endeavour taken by you and ask the Lord Almighty to bless you abundantly.
Princess Benton2007-11-21This is a beautiful christmas song.
Kathie2007-07-11Ever so beautiful, thank you for a wonderful site. God bless.