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.
Credits
Unknown writer is the credited author of this version of Silent Night, one of the most performed and translated Christmas carols in history. The carol was originally written in German as Stille Nacht by Joseph Mohr, with music composed by Franz Xaver Gruber, and first performed on Christmas Eve in 1818 in Oberndorf, Austria. The English translation presented here has passed through many hands over the generations, becoming a beloved standard in its own right.
