The Singing Of O Holy Night

O Holy Night is by J.S. Dwight (1813-1892) and Adolphe Charles Adam (1803-1856). Here are the words:

1. O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of the dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and sorrow pining 'till He appeared 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! O hear the angel voices, O night divine! O night when Christ was born! O night divine! O night, O night divine!

2. Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming, with glowing heart by His cradle we stand. So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, here came the Wise men from Orient land. The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger, in all our trials born to be our Friend. He knows your need, He guardeth us from danger, behold your King! Before the Lowly bend! Behold your King! Before the Lowly bend!

3. 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. With hymns of joy in grateful chorus raising, let every heart adore His Holy Name! Christ is the Lord, with saint and seraph praising, His power and glory evermore proclaim! His power and glory evermore proclaim!