Sidewalk Prophets - What A Glorious Night Lyrics
Lyrics
The shepherds came to
see the baby
Stood by his mother’s side
Here laid the Savior
inside a manger
Oh what a glorious night
Oh what a glorious night
I hear the angels singing halleluiah
Let the earth receive her king
I know that love has come
Singing it out
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
Yeah
The shepherds wondered
They couldn’t hide it
Told everyone in sight
All were amazed
When they heard how
God came down on the glorious night
God came down on this glorious night
I hear the angels singing halleluiah
Let the earth receive her king
I know that love has come
Singing it out
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
Yeah
Glorious
Glorious
What a Glorious night
Glorious
Glorious
What a Glorious night
I hear the angels singing halleluiah
Let the earth receive her king
I know that love has come
Singing it out
Jesus Christ is born
I hear the angels singing halleluiah
Let the earth receive her king
I know that love has come
Singing it out
Jesus Christ is born
I heard that Jesus Christ is born
Yeah Yeah Yeah
All is calm now
All is quiet
A Star shining in the sky
Below in Bethlehem
The king is sleeping
Oh What a Glorious Night
Oh What a Glorious Night
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Oh What a Glorious Night-Sidewalk Prophets
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2010 as part of their album *Christmas Is...Jesus*, Sidewalk Prophets' "What A Glorious Night" is a rich tapestry woven from the familiar threads of the Nativity story, offering a devotional reflection on the profound significance of Jesus' birth. The song bypasses the typical contemporary Christmas fare to anchor itself firmly in the original, awe-inspiring event described in the Gospels. It evokes the scene immediately following the announcement to the shepherds, painting a picture of humble wonder and divine revelation. The lyrics draw directly from Luke 2:8-16, detailing the shepherds' visit to Bethlehem and their encounter with the newborn King, cradled in a manger. This immediate connection to the scriptural narrative underscores the song's central message: the earth-shattering arrival of God's love in human form.
The core of "What A Glorious Night" is its profound contemplation of the incarnation. The repeated refrain, "Jesus Christ is born," isn't just a statement of fact; it's an anthem of joyous proclamation, echoing the very excitement that compelled the shepherds to share their astonishing news. The song understands that this was not merely a historical event, but a pivotal moment where Heaven touched Earth. The lyrics describe the angels singing "Hallelujah" and the command, "Let the earth receive her king," which directly mirrors the heavenly host's praise described in Luke 2:13-14. This signifies a universal invitation for all of creation to acknowledge and embrace the sovereignty of Christ. The wonder of the shepherds, who "couldn't hide it" and "told everyone in sight," is presented as a natural human response to encountering the divine, a testament to the overwhelming nature of God's condescension.
The song's strength lies in its ability to transport the listener to that moment of ultimate peace and miraculous intervention. The imagery of a "Star shining in the sky" and "the king is sleeping" in Bethlehem evokes the quiet stillness of that first Christmas night, a stark contrast to the cosmic significance of the event. This stillness, however, is not one of emptiness, but of profound presence – the presence of God made flesh. The lyrics encourage us to recognize this quiet night as anything but ordinary; it is, in fact, "glorious" because it marks the fulfillment of prophecy and the dawning of salvation, as foretold in passages like Isaiah 9:6, which speaks of a child born to rule with justice and peace. "What A Glorious Night" isn't just a song about a historical event; it's an invitation to experience the enduring glory of Christ's birth, to let its message resonate in our hearts today, and to join the heavenly chorus in proclaiming that love has indeed come to earth.