Silent Night! Holy Night!

  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!

  2. Silent night! Holy night!
    Shepherds quake at the sight!
    Glories stream from Heaven afar,
    Heavenly Hosts sing Alleluia!
    Christ, the Saviour, is born!
    Christ, the Saviour, is born!

  3. Silent night! Holy night!
    Son of God, loves pure light
    Radiant beams from Thy Holy Face
    With the dawn of redeeming grace,
    Jesus, Lord, at Thy Birth!
    Jesus, Lord, at Thy Birth!

  4. Silent Night, Holy Night
    Here at last, healing light
    From the heavenly kingdom sent,
    Abundant grace for our intent.
    Jesus, salvation for all.
    Jesus, salvation for all.

  5. Silent Night! Holy Night"
    Sleeps the world in peace tonight.
    God sends his Son to earth below
    A Child from whom all blessings flow
    Jesus, embraces mankind.
    Jesus, embraces mankind.

  6. Silent Night, Holy Night
    Mindful of mankind's plight
    The Lord in Heav'n on high decreed
    From earthly woes we would be freed
    Jesus, God's promise for peace.
    Jesus, God's promise for peace.


    John Freeman Young (verses 1-3), ca. 1859
    William C. Egan (verses 4-6), 2007