Christy Nockels - Silent Night - Holding Us Now Lyrics
Lyrics
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
Chorus
On a starlit wonder of the night
You came so all would be made right
And the baby that all beheld, the same baby Mary held
Is the same God who is holding us now
Verse 2
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
Tag
Oh the baby that all beheld, the same baby Mary held
Is the same God who is holding us now
Video
Silent Night (Holding Us Now) Lyric Video - Christy Nockels
Meaning & Inspiration
On November 3, 2016, Christy Nockels offered a beautiful expansion of the beloved Christmas carol, "Silent Night - Holding Us Now," transforming a timeless hymn into a profound declaration of God's enduring presence. This rendition doesn't merely sing the familiar story of Christ's birth; it powerfully bridges the manger scene with the living reality of God’s active care for us today. The song’s strength lies in its ability to take the serene, historical moment of Jesus' arrival and connect it directly to the present, reminding us that the miraculous event in Bethlehem is not just a distant memory but a foundational truth for our daily lives.
The familiar verses of "Silent Night" establish a scene of divine tranquility and tender beginnings, painting an image of the "holy night" where "all is calm, all is bright." These lines immediately transport us to the humble stable, focusing on the "virgin mother and child" and the "holy infant so tender and mild" who sleeps in "heavenly peace." This imagery, deeply rooted in the Gospel accounts of Luke 2, sets the stage for the unparalleled wonder of God entering human history. It evokes the quiet awe surrounding the birth of the Messiah, the "Son of God, love's pure light," whose coming heralded "redeeming grace" for all humanity, echoing the radiant truth found in John 1:9, that He is the true light that gives light to everyone.
However, the song truly shines in its original chorus and tag, which seamlessly weave the historical narrative into a vibrant, present-day experience of faith. Nockels sings of a "starlit wonder of the night" where God "came so all would be made right." This profound statement points to the ultimate purpose of Christ’s incarnation: to reconcile a broken world to God (2 Corinthians 5:19). The infant in the manger, the one "Mary held," is unequivocally declared to be "the same God who is holding us now." This central message is a cornerstone of Christian assurance. It means the all-powerful Creator, who set the stars in motion, humbled Himself to become a vulnerable baby, and that very same God, resurrected and glorified, is intimately involved in our lives, providing steadfast security and comfort.
This divine "holding" speaks to God’s unwavering providence and tender care, a truth echoed throughout Scripture. Deuteronomy 33:27 promises that "underneath are the everlasting arms," and Isaiah 41:10 reassures us, "I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." The song reminds us that the vulnerable infant of Bethlehem is the sovereign Lord who guides us, sustains us, and ultimately holds us securely in His grip, just as Psalm 139:10 affirms, "even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast." It underscores the continuous, unbroken connection between God’s historical act of salvation and His personal, moment-by-moment engagement with His children. The repetition of this powerful declaration in the tag serves to anchor the truth deeply within our hearts, turning a carol about a past event into a vibrant testimony of present grace. "Silent Night - Holding Us Now" beautifully articulates that the miracle of Christ's birth is not just a story to commemorate, but a living, active reality that continually shapes and sustains the believer.