O Holy Night
Music by Adolphe Adam in 1847.
Lyrics from the poem "Minuit, chrétiens" by Placide Cappeau in 1847.
This arrangement by Timothy S. Klugh in 2004.
Recording: Copyright © 2004, 2006 Timothy S. Klugh. All Rights Reserved.
Arrangement: Copyright © 2004 Timothy S. Klugh. All Rights Reserved.
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 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! O hear the angels 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 sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from the 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 the 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 pow'r and glory evermore proclaim.
His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim.
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