o holy night

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;
It is the night of the dear Saviours 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 holy night, O holy night, O holy night!
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 us praise his holy name.
Christ is the Lord! For ever praise we
His power and glory evermore proclaim.