Oh, Holy Night
(Adolphe Adam)
Oh, 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
'Til 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
Oh, night divine!
Oh, night, when Christ was born!
Oh, night divine,
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 of 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!
Your King, before him 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!
Then ever, ever praise we!
His power and glory
Evermore proclaim!
His power and glory, evermore proclaim
