This is O Holy Night Lyrics traditional English popular Christmas carol composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847.
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 soul 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!2
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!3
His pow’r and glory, evermore proclaim!
His pow’r and glory, evermore proclaim!
O Holy Night Lyrics Traditional English Adolphe Adam
Minuit, chretiens,
C’est l’heure solennelle
Ou l’Homme Dieu descendit jusqu’a nous
Pour effacer la tache originelle
Et de Son Pere arreter le courroux.
Le monde entier tressaille d’esperance
En cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur.
Peuple a genoux, attends ta delivrance!
Noel! Noel! Voici le Redempteur!
Noel! Noel! Voici le Redempteur!
Le Redempteur
A brise toute entrave:
La terre est libre et le ciel est ouvert.
Il voit un Frere ou n’etait qu’un esclave;
L’amour unit ceux qu’enchainait le fer.
Qui Lui dira notre reconnaissance?
C’est pour nous tous qu’Il nait,
Qu’Il souffre et meurt.
Peuple debout, chante ta delivrance!
Noel! Noel! Chantons le Redempteur!
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🎵 Song Info:
- Artist: Various artists Céline Dion, Mariah Carey
- Original Release Date: The original French version, “Minuit, chrétiens”, was composed in 1847.
- Lyrics Writers: Placide Cappeau (Original French) John Sullivan Dwight (English)
- Music Composer: Adolphe Adam
- Genre: Christmas
O Holy Night Song Info:
O Holy Night, is a beloved Christmas carol known for its beautiful melody and powerful message. The song originated in France in 1847 when a parish priest asked poet Placide Cappeau to write a Christmas poem. Cappeau penned “Minuit, chrétiens” (“Midnight, Christians”), which was later set to music by composer Adolphe Adam.
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The song quickly gained popularity in France, and in the mid-19th century, John Sullivan Dwight, an American minister and music critic, translated the lyrics into English. Dwight’s version emphasized themes of spiritual freedom and human dignity, particularly resonating with abolitionists during the American Civil War.
The O Holy Night Lyrics reflect on the night of Jesus Christ’s birth, celebrating it as a holy and transformative moment for humankind. Phrases like “a thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices” have made it a deeply emotional piece, symbolizing hope, peace, and redemption.