O holy night. O holy night, the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our 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 world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night divine, O 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 serenely 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 Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night divine, O night, O night divine Truly He taught us to love one another His law is love and His gospel is peace Chains shall He break for the slave and the tyrant 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 Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born O night divine, O night, O night divine Original text - Placide Cappeau. 1847 Original music - Adolphe Adam. 1847
