O Holy Night

Words by chappeau de roquemaure Translated by john s. dwight Oh 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 it's worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine Oh night when christ was born Oh night divine Oh night divine 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. Oh praise his name forever His power and glory forever more proclaim His power and glory forever more proclaim Fall on your kness Oh hear the angels voices Oh night divine Oh night when christ was born Oh night divine Oh holy night Oh night divine