Lyrics
Verse 1: Hannah McClure
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
'Til 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
Verse 2: Hannah McClure w/ Paul McClure
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; O praise His name forever
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
Interlude
Refrain: Paul McClure & Hannah McClure
Praise His holy name, oh
Praise His holy name, oh
Praise His holy name, oh
Praise His holy name, oh
We praise His holy name, oh yeah
Oh, praise His holy name, oh
Oh, praise His holy name, oh
Outro: Hannah McClure & Paul McClure
Christ is the Lord; O praise His name forever
His power and glory evermore proclaim
His power and glory evermore proclaim
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Meaning & Inspiration
The McClures’ rendition of O Holy Night follows the carol’s movement from quiet wonder to open praise. The opening verse sets Christ’s birth against a world burdened by sin, then answers that weariness with hope and a new dawn. Its invitation to kneel before the newborn Lord reflects the reverence surrounding the nativity, while the angelic imagery recalls the announcement of good news to the shepherds.
The second verse connects worship with the kind of life Christ teaches: love for others, peace, and freedom from oppression. These themes keep the celebration from remaining only a scene at the manger; the birth of Jesus carries moral and spiritual consequence. The extended refrain narrows the response to a simple act of adoration, repeatedly praising his holy name. By returning in the outro to Christ’s lordship, power, and glory, the arrangement closes as a sustained confession of who the child of Bethlehem is.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:8-14 Angels announce the Savior’s birth to shepherds and proclaim peace.
- John 13:34 Jesus commands his followers to love one another.
- Philippians 2:9-11 Jesus receives the exalted name and is confessed as Lord.