O Holy Night

One of my favorite Christmas songs is O Holy Night. I've heard that, and other Christmas carols, for years and I can sing the songs without thinking about the lyrics. I'm sure I'm not the only one. The other night, as I was driving home from somewhere, O Holy Night came on and I actually listened to the words. It's amazing to me that at this time of year, people sing songs about the Saviour of the world and don't give it another thought. Next time you are listening to Magic 96, your reheasal cd, or your iPod, and one of these songs comes on, think about the words you are singing. Here is one of my favorite versions of O Holy Night.



O Holy Night

Oh holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
Till He appear'd 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!
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born;
Oh night divine, Oh night, Oh 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 come 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, Behold your King.

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 power and glory evermore proclaim.
His power and glory evermore proclaim.