Monday, December 24, 2007

Renée Fleming-O Holy Night



The power and beauty of Renee Fleming's voice as she sings this song which is an aria from an opera by Adolphe-Charles Adam written in the 1800's.

Oh Holy Night-Words and music by J.S.Dwight & A.C.Adam, 19th Century.

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;

It is the night of our dear Savior's birth!

Long lay the world in sin and error pining,

Till He appeared 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 angel 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 came 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 no stranger;

Behold your King!Before the lowly bend!

Behold your King! your King!before Him bend.

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,Oh praise His name forever,

His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim

His pow'r and glory evermore proclaim.

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