Strive to Be - Silent Night Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1: Laken Quigley
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
Oh, sleep in heavenly peace
Bridge: Laken Quigley
Mm-mm, mm-mm
Mm-mm, mm-mm
Verse 2: Laken Quigley
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight (Shepherds quake at the sight)
Glories stream from heaven afar (Glories stream from heaven afar)
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia (Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia)
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born
Bridge: Laken Quigley
Mm-mm, mm-mm
Mm-mm, mm-mm
Verse 3: Laken Quigley
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
Outro: Laken Quigley
Jesus Lord, at Thy birth
Video
Silent Night | Official Track Video | feat. Laken Quigley | Youth Christian Music
Meaning & Inspiration
Strive to Be offers a serene and deeply contemplative rendition of the timeless carol "Silent Night," released on November 26, 2021, as part of their EP, *A Savior Is Born*. This particular interpretation, featuring Laken Quigley, gently ushers listeners into the profound sanctity of Christ's nativity, focusing less on performance flair and more on the unadorned truth and spiritual weight of the cherished lyrics. The arrangement fosters a quiet reverence, allowing the ancient words to resonate with fresh meaning, inviting personal reflection on the miraculous birth that changed the course of human history.
The enduring message behind "Silent Night" centers on the tranquil yet monumental arrival of Jesus Christ, a story beautifully preserved in this version. The song unfolds as a peaceful narrative, beginning with the hushed atmosphere surrounding the manger. The opening verse, "Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright," immediately conjures the stillness of that first Christmas Eve, a tranquility that belies the cosmic significance of the event. This calm is the setting for the divine intervention, echoing the biblical accounts in Luke 2:6-7, where Mary "gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn." The image of the "Virgin, Mother and Child" and the "Holy Infant so tender and mild" vividly portrays the vulnerability and purity of Emmanuel, God with us, reminding us of the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 and its fulfillment in Matthew 1:23. The yearning for "heavenly peace" in this verse speaks not only to the immediate comfort of the infant but also to the ultimate peace Christ brings to a broken world, a peace promised in Isaiah 9:6 as He is called the "Prince of Peace."
The bridge, marked by Laken Quigley's gentle vocalizations of "Mm-mm, mm-mm," serves as a quiet interlude, a moment of thoughtful pause. This wordless expression allows space for the weight of the preceding verse to settle and prepares the heart for the revelation that follows. It's a testament to the power of quietude in worship, enabling a deeper connection to the sacred narrative without relying on explicit words. This deliberate silence mirrors the initial stillness before the dramatic heavenly proclamation.
The second verse introduces a shift in energy, moving from the intimate scene of the manger to the awe-inspiring spectacle witnessed by the shepherds. "Shepherds quake at the sight" perfectly captures the fear described in Luke 2:9, where "an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified." This fear quickly gives way to wonder as "Glories stream from heaven afar" and "Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia." This vivid imagery draws directly from Luke 2:13-14, detailing how "a multitude of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'" The resounding declaration, "Christ the Savior is born," is the core message, a direct echo of the angel's announcement in Luke 2:11: "For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." This verse powerfully articulates the central tenet of the Christian faith – the advent of salvation through the birth of Jesus.
The return to the "Mm-mm, mm-mm" bridge after the soaring declaration of the heavenly hosts again offers a moment of reflective contemplation. It provides an opportunity to absorb the profound truth of what has just been proclaimed, allowing the magnitude of a Savior's birth to resonate deeply within. This repeated quietude is not an empty space but a sacred invitation to personal engagement with the divine mystery.
Finally, the third verse culminates the spiritual journey, elevating the identity and purpose of the Christ child. He is revealed as "Son of God, love's pure light," a title affirmed throughout Scripture, notably in John 1:1-4, which declares, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... In him was life, and the life was the light of men." The description of "Radiant beams from Thy holy face" speaks to the divine glory veiled in human form, a foreshadowing of His transfiguration and ultimate revelation as the light of the world, as He Himself proclaimed in John 8:12. This light brings "the dawn of redeeming grace," highlighting the core purpose of Jesus's incarnation—to offer redemption and salvation to humanity, a grace that Paul expounds upon in Ephesians 2:8-9, stating, "For by grace you have been saved through faith... it is the gift of God." The repeated affirmation, "Jesus Lord, at Thy birth," serves as a powerful testament to His sovereignty and deity from the very beginning, echoing Acts 2:36, where Peter declares that "God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified." The simple, profound outro—"Jesus Lord, at Thy birth"—leaves us with this foundational truth, a lasting impression of worship and adoration for the newborn King. Strive to Be's "Silent Night" is a masterful, understated invitation to rediscover the depth and wonder of the nativity story, a call to quiet worship that resonates deeply with the spirit of Christmas.