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Lyrics and Information

Silent Night

Words by Josef Mohr (1792-1848), circa 1816-1818, Stanza 1 and 3 translated by John F. Young
Tune: STILLE NACHT, by Franz Xaver Gruber (1787-1863), circa 1820
Key signature: B flat major (2 flats)
Time signature: 6/8
Meter: 6.6.8.8.6.6.
Public Domain
Organ Performance at Hymns Without Words
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, Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born! Christ the Savior is born!
3. Silent night! holy night! Guiding star, wondrous sight! Light the path where wisemen bring Gifts and homage to our King, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.
4. Silent night! holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light, Radiant beams from Thy holy face Alleluia to our King; Jesus Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.