"Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews?
We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him."
(Matthew 2:2)
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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 divine, 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!
Nat King Cole
"O Holy Night"
(1843)
Placide Cappeau
(1808-1877)
French poet
Music composed by
Adolphe Adam
(1803-1856)
French composer
This beautiful, well-known Christmas carol, also called,
"Cantique de Noel" is based on a poem written by a Frenchman named
Placide Cappeau and was set to music by French composer Adolphe Adam
in 1847. In France and other French-speaking countries this carol
is often sung at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
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