"O HOLY NIGHT" (John Sullivan Dwight, Adolphe Adam)
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 angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night, O holy night, O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
Here came the wise men from Orient land.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His Holy Name,
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever.
His power and glory evermore proclaim!
His power and glory evermore proclaim!
His power and glory evermore proclaim!
O holy night!
Beacon United Methodist Church
Christmas Cantata, December 19, 2010
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