O Holy Night

DESCRIPTION: "O holy night, the stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Savior's birth." The world has been trapped in sin, but now that will change. Hearers are told to fall on their kneeds and listen to the angels. "Behold your king."
AUTHOR: Music: Adololphe Adam / French words: Placide Cappeau / English words: John Sullivan Dwight (source: Wikipedia)
EARLIEST DATE: 1847 (source: Wikipedia; hymnary.org)
KEYWORDS: religious nonballad Jesus
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REFERENCES (2 citations):
Jolly-Miller-Songster-5thEd, #216, "O Holy Night" (1 text)
Rodeheaver-SociabilitySongs, pp. 106-107, "Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night)" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #25609
File: JMSo216

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