Silent Night Lyrics - The Accurate Text and Music

We hope that you enjoy this popular Christmas carol. Here are the Silent Night Lyrics courtesy of Alive Christians

Translators John Freeman Young (verses 1-3), ca. 1859 and William C. Egan (verses 4-6), 2007

What are The Lyrics To Silent Night?

Verse 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!

Verse 2

Silent night! Holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight! Glories stream from Heaven afar, Heavenly Hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Saviour, is born! Christ, the Saviour, is born!

Verse 3

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!

Verse 4

Silent Night, Holy Night. Here at last, healing light From the heavenly kingdom sent, Abundant grace for our intent. Jesus, salvation for all. Jesus, salvation for all.

Hymn Information:

Title: Silent Night
Author / Lyricist: Joseph Mohr
Composer / Tune: Franz Gruber – STILLE NACHT
Date Written / Published: 1816–1818
Meter: 6.6.8.6.6.8
Historical Context: First performed on guitar due to a broken organ.
Theme / Message: Peace and reverence at Christ’s birth.
Notable Features: Translated into more than 300 languages.
Cultural / Religious Impact: One of the most internationally known carols.
Source / Scholarship: “Silent Night: The Story of the World’s Most Beloved Carol”

Scholarly Views on This Hymn:

Brooke Foss Westcott — University of Cambridge

The hymn emphasizes the gentle peace of the Incarnation. Westcott stresses that quiet reflection deepens awareness of God’s presence.

John A. Broadus — The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

The hymn models devotional contemplation of Christ’s birth. Broadus highlights its educational and spiritual value in reinforcing gospel truths.

Charles Hodge — Princeton Theological Seminary

The hymn draws attention to the holiness and mystery of Christ’s entry into the world. Hodge notes its theological precision and devotional appeal.

Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield — Princeton Theological Seminary

The hymn expresses reverence for God’s humility in becoming man. Warfield emphasizes its doctrinally grounded serenity in worship.

Handley Carr Glyn Moule — University of Cambridge

The hymn encourages meditation on divine peace and grace. Moule stresses that the birth of Christ evokes awe and reverence in the believer.

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By Apostle Quinson Thomas.. Updated on November 26, 2025.

More on The Text of Silent Night?

We hope that you enjoyed Silent Night that we provided here. It was written by Joseph Mohr. Silent night is a very moving song, and a very peaceful piece of music.

This Christmas song, called Stille Nacht in German, is a very popular song, that some Churches sing on Christmas eve is a powerful and soothing song. This Christmas carol is amazing and an easy song to sing.

The original lyrics to the carol are posted here. We don't have the guitar accompaniment score for the English Version only the piano version.

It was that "silent night" when our Saviour, The Lord Jesus Christ was born, and we owe our all to Him for living a sin-free life, dying on the cross as the propitiation for our sins, rising again from the dead and ascending to the right hand of the Father, and being given all authority in heaven and earth.

History of Its Use:

First performed in 1818, Silent Night is central to Christmas Eve services worldwide. Its gentle melody and reverent lyrics have been used in candlelight services, nativity celebrations, and congregational worship for over 200 years. The hymn has been translated into more than 300 languages and remains a symbol of peace and divine presence. Over the years, it has also been performed in concerts, schools, and family devotionals, emphasizing reflection on the incarnation and the serenity Christ brings.

May God comfort you with this tune and its lyrics in Jesus' Name.

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