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.
Till 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 angel voices!
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Truly He taught us to love one another,
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
The 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,
Let all within us praise His holy name.
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices!
Oh night divine, Oh night when Christ was born
Oh night divine, oh night, oh night divine
Recorded for a local Detroit label in the late ’70s before slipping into obscurity, this sweet soul gem from Rita Joyce still sparkles. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 21, 2021