Silent Night
"Silent Night!" - Version- Autogramm VII
Text: Joseph Mohr, 1816
Melody (Composition): Franz Xaver Gruber, 1818
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Translation of the original German lyrics:
1st Verse: Only the intimate holy pair,
| 2nd Verse: Son of God, o how he laughs Love from your divine mouth, Then it hits us - the hour of salvation. Jesus at your birth! Jesus at your birth! |
3rd Verse: Which brought salvation to the world, From Heaven's golden heights, Mercy's abundance was made visible to us: Jesus in human form, Jesus in human form.
| 4th Verse: Silent Night! Holy Night! Where on this day all power of fatherly love poured forth And like a brother lovingly embraced Jesus the peoples of the world, Jesus the peoples of the world. |
5th Verse: Silent Night! Holy Night! Already long ago planned for us, When the Lord frees from wrath Since the beginning of ancient times A salvation promised for the whole world. | 6th Verse: Silent Night! Holy Night! To shepherds it was first made known By the angel, Allelulia; Sounding forth loudly far and near: Jesus the Savior is here! Jesus the Savior is here! |
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1st Verse: 'Round yon virgin Mother and Child. | 2nd Verse: Radiant beams from Thy holy face, |
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