Posted on 12/24/2019 6:49:37 PM PST by jy8z
Thanks for the link. I listen to O, Holy Night at midnight. Can’t wait to hear Wynona’s version.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4fvMgNfN0I
Robert Goulet did a great version of that song too.
It was almost a decade after the song’s composition that the lyrics were translated into English. Minister John Sullivan Dwight translated the French original into the lyrics we sing today in 1855.
What are the lyrics to ‘O Holy Night’?
O 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 appeared and the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn;
Chorus
Fall on your knees, Oh 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 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;
Chorus
He knows our need, To our weakness 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!
Chorus
Christ is the Lord, then ever! ever praise we!
His pow’r and glory, evermore proclaim!
His pow’r and glory, evermore proclaim!
Thank you. Merry Christmas.
Minuit, Chrétiens (Christians, it's Midnight, aka O Holy Night)
Minuit, Chrétiens (Christians, it's midnight)--Roberto Alagna
Trans Siberian Orchestra music owns the Christmas season. Thanks for the contribution.
Beautiful.
My appreciation for this song has grown so much.
Thank you for your post.
O Holy Night - a wonderful favorite Christmas song.
Here is O Holy Night sung by 7 year old Claire Crosby:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdbXU3oZ4h4
Her Dad, Dave Crosby, participates in this version too.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!
The little girl is an absolute angel. Thank you for your response and Merry Christmas.
Yes, Claire Crosby is a little angel who sings her heart out. She has been singing publicly since she was three years old. Following her career. Look for great things for her future.
You’re welcome and a very Merry Christmas back to you!
My favorite Christmas song. So beautiful.
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