All My Heart This Night Rejoices - Traditional

All my heart this night rejoices,
As I hear,
Far and near,
Sweetest angel voices;
'Christ is born,' their choirs are singing,
Till the air
Everywhere
Now with joy is ringing.

Hark! a voice from yonder manger,
Soft and sweet,
Doth entreat:
'Flee from woe and danger;
Brethren, come; from all that grieves you
You are freed;
All you need
I will surely give you.'

Come, then, let us hasten yonder;
Here let all,
Great and small,
Kneel in awe and wonder,
Love Him who with love is yearning;
Hail the star
That from far
Bright with hope is burning.

All My Heart This Night Rejoices lyrics were written by Paul Gerhardt and translated by Catherine Winkworth. The song emphasizes the intimate joy of the soul as it contemplates the arrival of the Savior. It describes Christ as the source of light and life who comes to dwell among His people. By singing the All My Heart This Night Rejoices lyrics the congregation expresses a deep and personal gratitude for the Incarnation fostering a spirit of inner peace and festive devotion that remains a cornerstone of the German and English hymn traditions during the Christmas season.