Douce Nuit, Sainte Nuit

Silent night, holy night!
In the heavens! The star shines.
The announced mystery is fulfilled
This child asleep on the straw,
It's infinite love!

Holy child, gentle lamb!
How great he is! How beautiful he is!
Hear the shepherds' pipes resound
Guiding their flocks
Towards his humble cradle!

He comes to us,
In a gift with no return!
From this world ignorant of love,
Where today his stay begins,
May he be King forever!

What a welcome for a King!
No shelter, no roof!
In his manger he shivers with cold
Oh sinner, without waiting for the cross,
Jesus suffers for you!

Peace to all! Glory in heaven!
Glory in the motherly bosom,
Who for us, on this Christmas day,
Gave birth to the eternal Savior,
Whom Israel awaited!