Only the first verse of the song is used here, I love the melody and words and I wanted to include it, but I liked the idea of it being almost just a sample of the full song.
Check out Sufjan Stevens' version if you want to hear how it sounds when someone really does it justice.
lyrics
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
'Till He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
Oh hear the angel voices
Oh night divine
Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine
Oh night, oh night divine
credits
from Christmas Songs,
track released December 20, 2009
Written by Adolphe Adam
Performed by Loren Radis
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