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.
Silent night, holy night, Darkness flies, all is light;
Shepherds hear the angels sing,
Alleluia! hail the King!
Christ the Savior is born,
Christ the Savior is born.
Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace,
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth,
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.
Silent night, holy night, Wondrous star, lend the light;
With the angels let us sing,
Alleluia to our King;
Christ the Saviour is born,
Christ the Saviour is born.
Words: Joseph Mohr, John Freeman Young
Music: Franz Gruber
I have always loved the silence in the night of Christmas Eve. Growing up, my parents would take me and my brother around the city to view the Christmas decorations. Although many of the lights and displays were incredible as people had put many hours into creating them, what got me the most what the silence of the night. The quiet of the evening which seemed to start at sunset. The crowds running to and fro, the hustle and bustle of the city, seems to stop. A gentle hush seems to cover the earth on Christmas Eve.
I love the Christmas Carol, "Silent Night" as it not only reminds me of the memories of my childhood but that Christ was born. He came to earth to live as man, then He died to save us from our sins. We can be forgiven of those sins, which we all do, simply by asking Him to forgive us and come into our hearts. Once we do that, in sincerity with all your heart and mind, He will forgive us and give us eternal life in heaven.
Celebrate! Christ's birth this Christmas. May you have a blessed Christmas. Merry Christmas.