The Open Hymnal · No. 157 · Words: Josef Mohr; trans. John Freeman Young (1863) · Tune: Stille Nacht
Silent Night
Create PowerPoint slides from this hymn →Written by Josef Mohr on Christmas Eve 1818 and set to music by Franz Xaver Gruber, 'Silent Night' is among the most beloved Christmas carols in history. It meditates on the peaceful, radiant nativity of Christ, drawing from the imagery of angels, shepherds, and the holy family.
Verse 1
Silent night, holy night, All is calm,
all is bright Round yon virgin mother and Child.
Holy Infant, so tender and mild,
Sleep in heavenly peace,
Sleep in heavenly peace.
Verse 2
Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!
Verse 3
Silent night, holy night, Son of God,
love's pure light;
Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord,
at Thy birth.
Verse 4
Silent night, holy night Wondrous star,
lend thy light;
With the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born!
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