O Holy Night

"O Holy Night" is my favorite Christmas song.

It wasn't always that way however.

When I was younger there was a woman in my ward, Sister Halula who ALWAYS sang that song for Christmas. And I HATED it! It wasn't that she was a bad singer, it was the fact that it was long and boring and I had to sit through was seemed like an eternity of a song, every single year.

But I've come to love it, no matter who sings the song. Its such a pure song. Its beautiful and peaceful and reminds us of the Savior, his birth and the Real reason we are celebrating this time of year. Not just that he was born, but that he was born to save us from "sin and error pining."

Here are the lyrics and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing their version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GRKQ9FW4eQ

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining
It is the night of Our dear Saviour's birth.
Long lay the world In sin and error pining,
'Til He appear'd And the soul felt its worth.
A thrill of hope The weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks A new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! O, hear the angels' voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
O night divine, O night, O night Divine.

Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts By His cradle we stand.
So led by light of A star sweetly gleaming,
Here come the wise men From Orient land.
The King of Kings Lay thus in lowly manger;
In all our trials Born to be our friend.
He knows our need, To our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
Behold your King, Behold your King.

Truly He taught us To love one another;
His law is love And His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He break For the slave is our brother;
And in His name All oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy In grateful chorus raise we,
Let all within us Praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory Evermore proclaim.
His power and glory Evermore proclaim.


Enjoy :) and Merry Christmas!!!