o holy night lyrics

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,
´Til He appear´d 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 Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.

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.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us praise His holy name.

Fall on your knees! O hear the angels´ voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.