VOUS Worship - O Holy Night Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
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
Pre Chorus 1
A thrill of hope
The weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks
A new and glorious morn
Chorus 1
Fall on your knees
O hear hear the angels' voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
Refrain
O night divine
O night O night divine
Verse 2
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
Pre Chorus 2
Sweet hymns of joy
In grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us
Praise His holy name
Chorus 2
Christ is the Lord
O praise His name forever
His power and glory
Evermore proclaim
Refrain
O night divine
O night O night divine
Chorus 1
Fall on your knees
O hear the angels' voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
Refrain
O night divine
O night O night divine
Video
O Holy Night — VOUS Worship (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
The VOUS Worship rendition of "O Holy Night," featured on their 2021 release *When Hope Was Born - EP*, breathes new life into a timeless carol, focusing the listener intently on the profound theological and social implications of Christ's birth. This interpretation doesn't merely rehash familiar melodies; instead, it excavates the deep wellspring of hope and liberation embedded within the lyrics, presenting them with a contemporary urgency. The song's narrative arc mirrors the scriptural account of humanity's fallen state, a world "in sin and error pining," awaiting a divine intervention. The arrival of Jesus, as articulated in the lyrics, is not just a historical event but a transformative moment where "the soul felt its worth." This echoes the biblical truth that in Christ, we are made new, our value derived not from our deeds but from His immeasurable grace, a concept beautifully illustrated in Ephesians 2:8-10, which speaks of salvation by grace through faith, a gift from God.
The carol's message of "a thrill of hope" is powerfully amplified, casting Christ's birth as the dawn of a "new and glorious morn." This is the very essence of the Gospel, the good news that dispels the darkness of despair. The injunction to "Fall on your knees, O hear the angels' voices" is an invitation to humble reverence in the face of God's magnificent plan. The angels' announcement to the shepherds in Luke 2:10-14 heralded "great joy" and peace on earth, a message of divine good will that resonates deeply within this rendition. The subsequent verse boldly declares that "Truly He taught us to love one another," directly referencing Jesus' commandment in John 13:34-35 to love as He loved, and His teachings on the Kingdom of God being characterized by peace. The declaration that "Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother" and that "in His name all oppression shall cease" is a radical affirmation of the Gospel's social justice dimension. It speaks to the liberating power of Christ, who came to set the captives free, a promise echoed in Isaiah 61:1: "He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." This aspect of the song underscores that the Incarnation is inherently tied to the dismantling of all forms of injustice and bondage, spiritual and earthly, in accordance with God’s heart for the oppressed. The repeated refrain, "O night divine, O night O night divine," serves as a powerful reminder of the sacredness of that night, a night when divinity met humanity, ushering in an era of redemption and profound spiritual awakening. VOUS Worship’s delivery ensures that the transcendent meaning of this holy night, and its enduring impact on human lives and societies, is not only heard but deeply felt.