African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal ‎#116

116. Silent Night, Holy Night

1 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.

2 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.

3 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.

4 Silent night, holy night,
All is dark save the light
Yonder, where they sweet vigils keep
O'er the Babe who in silent sleep
Rests in heavenly peace,
Rests in heavenly peace.

Text Information

• First Line: Silent night, holy night
• Title: Silent Night, Holy Night
• Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848
• Translator: John F. Young, 1820-1885
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:16
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Advent and Nativity; Christmas; Jesus: Advent and Nativity

Tune Information

• Name: STILLE NACHT
• Composer: Franz Gruber, 1787-1863
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: B♭ Major