Silent Night

"Silent Night" (German: "Stille Nacht") is a popular Christmas carol. The original lyrics, "Stille Nacht", were written in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria by priest Father Joseph Mohr and the melody was composed by the Austrian headmaster Franz Xaver Gruber. In 1859, John Freeman Young (second Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Florida) published the English translation that is most frequently sung today. The version of the melody that is generally sung today differs slightly (particular in the final strain) from Gruber's original, which was a sprightly, dance-like tune in 6/8 time, as opposed to the slow, meditative lullaby-esque version generally sung today. Today, the lyrics and melody are in the public domain. It is featured on the album Silent Night and Other Christmas Carols with the All Mouse Choir.

Lyrics

 * 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