Oh 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 appeared 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, oh hear the angels' voices Oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine, oh night when Christ was born   Originally broadcast on The Pulse radio, 18th November 2004.  Graham Kearns on guitar.    History of the song The words and lyrics of the old carol 'O Holy Night' were written by Placide Cappeau de Roquemaure in 1847. Cappeau was a wine seller by trade but was asked by the parish priest to write a poem for Christmas. He obliged and wrote the beautiful words of the hymn. He then realised that it should have music to accompany the words and he approached his friend Adolphe Charles Adams(1803-1856). He agreed and the music for the poem was therefore composed by Adolphe Charles Adams. Adolphe had attended the Paris conservatoire and forged a brilliant career as a composer. It was translated into English by John Sullivan Dwight (1812-1893).   Go to Gareth's Music on the GPG forum to download a higher quality version.