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,

Shepherds quake at the sight. 

Heavenly hosts sing alleluia,

Christ the Savior is born! 

Son of God, loves pure light,

Radiant beams from Thy holy face,

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth. 

Joseph Mohr (1792-1848)