Christmas Carol Spotlight: Silent Night – The history of and lyrics to “Silent Night.” #SilentNight
Christmas Carol Spotlight: Silent Night
In 2018, this popular Christmas carol celebrated the 200th anniversary of its first performance. The lyrics were written by Austrian Roman Catholic priest Joseph Mohr in 1816. Over the years, the melody has been credited to the likes of legendary composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. However, a manuscript handwritten by Mohr and discovered in 1995 revealed that the Austrian composer Franz Xaver Gruber composed the music to this beloved song.
Silent Night Lyrics
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!
Shepherds quake at the sight;
Glories stream from Heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ, the Saviour, is born!
Christ, the Saviour, 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.
Lyrics written by Joseph Mohr
Lyrics courtesy of Lyricsforchristmas.com
Article compliments of MetroCreative. HL20A253
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