O Holy Night

Today I am thankful for the timeless Christmas songs that embody the true meaning of the Christmas season.

"O Holy Night" is one of my favorites! It was written in 1847 as a poem and was later turned into a song by John Sullivan Dwight. This beautiful song tells of the birth of Jesus and mankind's redemption. Its amazing how these words are so touching even 164 years later. Have you ever really listened to the words? 

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Savior's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! 

To me, this song is telling of the greatest night there ever was....the night our Dear Savior was born. The world had long been dwelling in sin until HE appeared. The weary, unruly world could finally rejoice because the Savior was born. A new glorious morning is on the horizon. We should fall on our knees in praise! The angels are singing and so should we. The night when Christ was born is a divine, holy night.  I am so thankful for this song and others like it. For 164 years this song has touched hearts during this Christmas season. I hope to remember it all year long. I hope to fall on my knees in praise every time I ponder this wonderful, holy night!