Christmas Carol Spotlight: O Holy Night

Christmas Carol Spotlight: O Holy Night – The history of and lyrics to “O Holy Night.” #OHolyNight #HolyNight

Christmas Carol Spotlight: O Holy Night

Christmas Carol Spotlight: O Holy Night - The history of and lyrics to "O Holy Night." #OHolyNight #HolyNight

The story of this Christmas Carol can be traced to a request made by a 19th century French priest. In the fall of 1847, that priest asked a French merchant named Placide Cappeau to write a Christmas poem. Cappeau’s poem was eventually shared with French composer Adolphe Adam, who quickly set the poem to music. The resulting song made its debut on Christmas Eve 1847 and has been a beloved holiday song ever since.

O Holy Night Lyrics

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 divine!

O night, O night divine!

Truly He taught us to love one another;

His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Bonds shall we make until we all are brothers,

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 angel voices!

O night divine,

O night when Christ was born.

O night divine!

O night, O night divine!

O HOLY NIGHT!

Lyrics written by Placide Cappeau

Lyrics courtesy of PBS.org

Christmas Carol Spotlights

Here are some Christmas Carols or Christmas music spotlights. Check them out!

  1. A-Z of Christmas Music
  2. Auld Lang Syne
  3. Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
  4. The Christmas Song
  5. Deck the Halls
  6. The First Noel
  7. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  8. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
  9. It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
  10. Jingle Bell Rock
  11. Jingle Bells
  12. Let it Snow!
  13. Little Drummer Boy
  14. O Christmas Tree
  15. O Holy Night
  16. Silent Night
  17. Silver Bells
  18. There’ll be scary ghost stories
  19. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  20. Winter Wonderland

Be sure to check out these Christmas Songs with Storied Past!

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About the Author

Author: Steve Patterson

A Christian Blogger that enjoys blogging about the Bible, Theology, God, Jesus Christ, Christian Music, Family, Cats, Odd Holidays, sewing and much more. I have been blogging since 2004, however, I have been blogging on Courageous Christian Father since 2012. I enjoy listening to Christian Music. I am married with 1 daughter, 2 step-sons and a step daughter.

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