Todays song is in celebration of my sixth anniversary. Since Doug is the love of my life and he speaks French; I chose a carol that has long been my favorite. It is a French carol. Happy Sixth Anniversary my love. How blessed we are to celebrate our time together during this blessed month.
- Literal English Translation of French that Follows
- Midnight, Christians, it is the solemn hour,
- When God-man descended to us
- To erase the stain of original sin
- And to end the wrath of His Father.
- The entire world thrills with hope
- On this night that gives it a Savior.
- People kneel down, wait for your deliverance.
- Christmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer,
- Christmas, Christmas, here is the Redeemer!
- The ardent light of our Faith,
- Guides us all to the cradle of the infant,
- As in ancient times a brilliant star
- Conducted the Magi there from the orient.
- The King of Kings was born in a humble manger;
- O mighty ones of today, proud of your grandeur,
- It is to your pride that God preaches.
- Bow your heads before the Redeemer!
- Bow your heads before the Redeemer!
- The Redeemer has overcome every obstacle:
- The Earth is free, and Heaven is open.
- He sees a brother where there was only a slave,
- Love unites those that iron had chained.
- Who will tell Him of our gratitude,
- For all of us He is born, He suffers and dies.
- People stand up! Sing of your deliverance,
- Christmas, Christmas, sing of the Redeemer,
- Christmas, Christmas, sing of the Redeemer
- French
Minuit, chrétiens, c'est l'heure solennelle,- Où l'Homme-Dieu descendit jusqu'à nous
- Pour effacer la tache originelle
- Et de Son Père arrêter le courroux.
- Le monde entier tressaille d'espérance
- En cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur.
- Peuple à genoux, attends ta délivrance.
- Noël, Noël, voici le Rédempteur,
- Noël, Noël, voici le Rédempteur !
- De notre foi que la lumière ardente
- Nous guide tous au berceau de l'Enfant,
- Comme autrefois une étoile brillante
- Y conduisit les chefs de l'Orient.
- Le Roi des rois naît dans une humble crèche :
- Puissants du jour, fiers de votre grandeur,
- A votre orgueil, c'est de là que Dieu prêche.
- Courbez vos fronts devant le Rédempteur.
- Courbez vos fronts devant le Rédempteur.
- Le Rédempteur a brisé toute entrave :
- La terre est libre, et le ciel est ouvert.
- Il voit un frère où n'était qu'un esclave,
- L'amour unit ceux qu'enchaînait le fer.
- Qui lui dira notre reconnaissance,
- C'est pour nous tous qu'il naît, qu'il souffre et meurt.
- Peuple debout ! Chante ta délivrance,
- Noël, Noël, chantons le Rédempteur,
- Noël, Noël, chantons le Rédempteur !
- The Version Most of You Know
- O holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
- It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.
- Long lay the world in sin and error pining,
- 'Til He appear'd 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 angels' voices!
- O night divine, O night when Christ was born;
- O night divine, O night, O night Divine.
- Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming,
- With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
- So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,
- Here come the wise men from Orient land.
- The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger;
- In all our trials born to be our friend.
- He knows our need, to our weakness is no stranger,
- Behold your King! Before Him lowly bend!
- Behold your King, Before Him lowly bend!
- 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.
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