o holy night

This song is one of my all-time favorite hymns, easily in the top 3. One of the reasons I love this time of year is because I get to hear this song a lot. But, I never get tired of hearing it. To me, the song encompasses all of the awe and majesty of Christmas Eve and when I hear it, my thoughts cannot help but wander to a shabby manger in Bethlehem. Not only is the music beautiful but the lyrics really speak to my heart. Take a moment to really read the lyrics and perhaps experience a bit of the "thrill of hope" as our "weary world rejoices" the birth of our Savior.

And, if you are like me and just have to hear the song, I have posted a video for you. :-)

O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining.
It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error 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! Oh hear the angel voices!
Oh night divine! Oh night when Christ was born!
Oh night divine! Oh night! Oh night divine!

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, that ever, ever praise we.
Noel! Noel! Oh night;oh night divine!
Noel! Noel! Oh night; oh night divine!
Noel! Noel! Oh night; oh night divine!