O Holy Night

1. O Holy Night the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth

O Holy Night the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth

a. Why would God send a star to lead people to Jesus?

Symbolized what the Bible later records Jesus saying about his mission on Earth: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." ().

b. Night of His birth

&7 - The time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Life isn’t easy but can be peaceful

In the midst of animal dung He’s working

2. Long lay the world in sin and error pinning til he appeared and the soul felt its worth

a. Between the time of Malachi and Jesus Christ was approx 400 years

Ever felt as if God has went silent?

Tempted to take matters into hands and disappointment ; turn back

b. He appeared

When He does, it shakes up everything

The world will never be the same

3. Thrill of hope the weary world rejoices for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn

a. Hope - a feeling of optimism; a feeling of expectation

- May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing.

b. Weary world - hope causes the weary soul to rejoice; somethings breaking; I see a glorious morning ahead

4. Truly He taught us to love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace

a. - Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.