O Holy Night... It is the Night of the Dear Saviour's Birth
by Lucinda Walter
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O Holy Night... It is the Night of the Dear Saviour's Birth
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Lucinda Walter
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Photograph - Photography, Digital Art, Fine Art
Description
My photo with added textures using PS6 and OnOne Perfect Effects.
This cre was from my mother who had it had made by a cousin and the plates behind are from my collection of Christmas plates.
*O Holy Night Lyrics *
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of the dear Saviours birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining.
Till He appeared and the Spirit 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 angel voices!
O night divine, the night when Christ was born;
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.
Oer the world a star is sweetly gleaming,
Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus lowly manger;
In all our trials born to be our friends.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.
And in his name all oppression shall cease.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,
With all our hearts we praise His holy name.
Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we,
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
His power and glory ever more proclaim!
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).
http://www.carols.org.uk/ba32-o-holy-night.htm
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November 19th, 2013
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Comments (6)
Kathryn Jones
Beautiful work, Lucinda! When we lived in London (many moons ago), I was in a regional choir that drew its members from London and the surrounding counties. This carol, which we had to sing in French, was part of the repertoire for our Christmas concert, which we delivered several times as we toured the counties. Not long after that we had to move back to the North of England, so no further participation was possible for me, but I shall always treasure those musical memories.
Deborah A Andreas
Lucinda, this is so nicely done! You are very talented. In a world where they try to steal my Christmas joy ( playing Christmas songs 24/7 before even Thanksgiving...takes the special out of it ), as it gets closer and closer to Christmas, all of a sudden, THIS song becomes so magical to me and always brings me to tears. Love/F
Anne-Elizabeth Whiteway
Lucinda, this is so lovely and well accomplished. YOU have so many great works on your site that I want to come back & spend much more time admiring & commenting on your outstanding works. Thank you SO much for your comments. LF
Lucinda Walter
Shirley, thank you very much for the feature in Holiday and Christmas Cards - 2013 group. I'm honored!