"Silent Night, Holy Night"

Although this hymn is traditionally sung at the conclusion of many Christmas Eve services, it so much more suited for Christmas night. It is, of course, a beautiful lullaby about a newborn Baby, the Son of God. First sung in the Austrian Alps on December 24, 1818, this beloved Christmas hymn is now sung all over the world in many different languages. For a good children's book about the hymn and its history, go here.


"Silent Night, Holy Night"
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 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.