Matthew
1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be
with child, and shall bring forth a son,
and they shall call his
name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with
us.
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O Holy Night Lyrics
The words and lyrics of the old carol 'O Holy Night'
were written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847.
Cappeau was a wine seller by trade but was asked by
the parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. He
obliged and wrote the beautiful words of the hymn. He
then realised that it should have music to accompany
the words and he approached his friend Adolphe Charles
Adams(1803-1856). He agreed and the music for
the poem was therefore composed by Adolphe Charles
Adams. Adolphe had attended the Paris
conservatoire and forged a brilliant career as a
composer. It was translated into English by John
Sullivan
Dwight (1812-1893).
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O Holy Night
Original Lyrics
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 Spirit 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!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wise men from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
Author:
Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure
Song title: O' Holy Night
Singer: Faith Hill
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