The carol reflects on the birth of Jesus as humanity's redemption. In Roquemaure at the end of , the church organ had recently been renovated. To celebrate the event, the parish priest persuaded poet Placide Cappeau , a native of the town, to write a Christmas poem. The song was premiered in Roquemaure in by the opera singer Emily Laurey. Peuple debout!

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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. Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in greatful chorus raise we Let all within us praise His holy name. 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 Chains shall He break, for the slave is our brother And in His name all oppression shall cease Sweet hymns of joy in greatful chorus raise we Let all within us praise His holy name Related. Check Out.
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Adam was a French composer and music critic who wrote mostly operas and ballets. Placide Cappeau, the author of the French lyrics, was a wine merchant and poet. Although he was never particularly religious, Cappeau was asked in to write a Christmas poem to celebrate the recent renovation of the church organ in his home town. He obliged and, soon after, Adolphe Adam composed the accompanying music.
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