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 its 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
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.
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.
