O, Holy Night

(English translation by John Sullivan Dwight, 1855)

“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 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. O hear the angels’ voices. O night divine, o night when Chris…