O Holy Night

Cantique de Noël

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea
in the days of Herod the king,
behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,
saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?
For we have seen His star in the East
and have come to worship Him”

(Matthew 2:1-2).

 

Night Sky filled with stars

1.   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
         'Til 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!

2.   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
      The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger
      In all our trials born to be our friend
         He knows our need
         To our weakness He's no stranger
         Behold your King
         Before Him lowly bend
         Behold you King, your King, before Him bend!

3.   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
         Christ is the Lord
         Then, ever, ever praise we
         His power and glory
         Evermore proclaim
         His power and glory evermore proclaim!

"O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël)"
Words by Placide Cappeau, 1847
Translated by John Sullivan Dwight, 1855
Music by Adolphe Adam, 1847

©Public Domain

 

Sung by Ken Puls
Recorded at Grace Baptist Church, Cape Coral
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24, 2012

 

 

Chord Chart
Chord Chart (for recording)

Guitar and Flute Music
An arrangement of this song for flute and classical guitar

 

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Christmas Music arranged for Classical Guitar

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