Everyone knows the story of how the Austrian carol Stille Nacht came to be. It is probably one of the most revered and popular carols sung at Christmastime.
The lullaby- or pastorale-like music, written by Franz Xaver Gruber sets the proper mood for contemplating the Great Gift that is Jesus Christ.
We are familiar with three of the six verses Josef Mohr wrote, and Franz Xaver Gruber set to the familiar tune. Here are the lesser known last three verses:
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Where on this day all power
of fatherly love poured forth
And like a brother lovingly embraced
Jesus the peoples of the world,
Jesus the peoples of the world.
Silent Night! Holy Night!
Already long ago planned for us,
When the Lord frees from wrath
Since the beginning of ancient times
A salvation promised for the whole world.
A salvation promised for the whole world.
Silent Night! Holy Night!
To shepherds it was first made known
By the angel, Alleluia;
Sounding forth loudly far and near:
Jesus the Savior is here!
Jesus the Savior is here!
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