Joseph Mohr (1792-1848) wrote the words to "Silent Night" in 1816 while priest at Mariapharr. On Christmas Eve 1818, he asked his friend Franz Gruber (1787-1863) to write the tune for Mass that evening at St. Nicholas Church in Oberndorf where Mohr had been assigned in 1817. Wouldn't you know that there are several erroneous stories running through the internet about the beginning of the most popular Christmas hymn in the world! But I have searched long and hard and here is where you can investigate the "rest of the story:"Bill Egan's Silent Night Museum, Egan's article "Silent Night: The Song Heard 'Round The World," "Silent Night, Holy Night -- Notes," Hyde Flippo's "Silent Night and Christmas," the Stille Nacht Gesellschaft by Manfred Fischer, director of the Silent Night Museum and Chapel in Oberndorf, Austria.
Stille Nacht" (Silent Night) has been translated into over 300 languages and dialects. Many versions in many languages can be found at Jako Olivier's Silent Night Museum website.
I can think of no better focus than this beautiful hymn this blessed Christmas Day.
This song draws us to quietly reflect on the scene of "all is clam, all is bright..." Oh, to look on the young mother and precious baby Jesus. This week I'm calling out to all you Christians to value your sleep. Look at this song...blessing the precious baby to sleep in heavenly peace.
When we realize who is in this manager and the significance of His birth; we should have all the confidence we need to receive heavenly sleep every night. What is the significance of this birth? What is Christmas about -- really? Perhaps most of all, "Silent Night" is beloved because it reminds us in its simple, but exceedingly clear way, the truth behind it all -- the truth that changes everything:
"Christ, the Savior is born!"
This song draws us to quietly reflect on the scene of "all is clam, all is bright..." Oh, to look on the young mother and precious baby Jesus. This week I'm calling out to all you Christians to value your sleep. Look at this song...blessing the precious baby to sleep in heavenly peace.When we realize who is in this manager and the significance of His birth; we should have all the confidence we need to receive heavenly sleep every night. What is the significance of this birth? What is Christmas about -- really? Perhaps most of all, "Silent Night" is beloved because it reminds us in its simple, but exceedingly clear way, the truth behind it all -- the truth that changes everything:
"Christ, the Savior is born!"
Sing it again this Christmas and let its gentle peace wash over you and its bold assertion renew your soul.
"Jesus, Lord, at thy birth!"Jesus, Lord, at thy birth!"
Lord,
On this beautiful Christmas may I ask for Your blessing of sleep in heavenly peace to come to everyone reading this blog. Renew their strength and soak them in Your Love. All any of us need is Your indwelling Presence. We only have this gift because of Jesus Christ. Oh, Lord, just give me Jesus!!! Amen
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2 comments:
Amen! Merry Christmas sweet one!
Love you!
Ang
Kay,
I hope you had/are having a wonderful Christmas Day. I imagine that it has been emotional for your family if this is the first Christmas you have faced without your dear husband.
Thank you so much for the kind words you left on my blog! You are a real blessing. I pray the Lord continues to help others through you!
Love ya,
Marilyn
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