O Great Mystery

O come, 

Desire of the nations, 

binding one the hearts of all mankind;

bid every strife and quarrel cease

and fill the world with heaven's peace

 

O great mystery,

and wonderful sacrament,

that animals should see the new-born Lord,

lying in a manger!

Blessed is the Virgin whose womb

was worthy to bear

Christ the Lord.

Alleluia!

 

Silent night, 

Holy night,
Son of God, 

Love's pure light.
Radiant beams from thy holy face,
With the dawn of redeeming grace.
Jesus, 

Lord at thy birth.
Jesus, 

Lord at thy birth.