Cantique de Noël

Written by: Placide Cappeau

Cantique de Noël is a Christmas song known by all

About - Cantique de Noël

The lyrics celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, focusing on the themes of peace, redemption, and the joy of Christmas. The song has been translated into numerous languages, but the English version, "O Holy Night," translated by John Sullivan Dwight, is particularly famous.

Cantique de Noël Lyrics

Song lyrics to Cantique de Noël

Minuit, chrétiens, c'est l'heure solennelle,
Où l'Homme Dieu descendit jusqu'à nous
Pour effacer la tache originelle
Et de Son Père arrêter le courroux.
Le monde entier tressaille d'espérance
En cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur.

Peuple à genoux, attends ta délivrance.
Noël, Noël, voici le Rédempteur,
Noël, Noël, voici le Rédempteur!

De notre foi que la lumière ardente
Nous guide tous au berceau de l'Enfant,
Comme autrefois une étoile brillante
Y conduisit les chefs de l'Orient.
Le Roi des rois naît dans une humble crèche:
Puissants du jour, fiers de votre grandeur,

A votre orgueil, c'est de là que Dieu prêche.
Courbez vos fronts devant le Rédempteur.
Courbez vos fronts devant le Rédempteur.

Le Rédempteur a brisé toute entrave:
La terre est libre, et le ciel est ouvert.
Il voit un frère où n'était qu'un esclave,
L'amour unit ceux qu'enchaînait le fer.
Qui lui dira notre reconnaissance,
C'est pour nous tous qu'il naît, qu'il souffre et meurt.

Peuple debout! Chante ta délivrance,
Noël, Noël, chantons le Rédempteur,
Noël, Noël, chantons le Rédempteur!

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Cantique de Noël - A History of the Carol

"Cantique de Noël," also known as "O Holy Night," is a beloved Christmas carol with a rich history that dates back to the mid-19th century. The lyrics were written by Placide Cappeau, a French wine merchant and poet, in 1843. Cappeau was asked by his parish priest to write a poem for Christmas, and he penned the words inspired by the Gospel of Luke's account of the birth of Jesus Christ. The poem reflects on the birth of Jesus, the Savior, and the profound impact of his coming on humanity.

The poem was set to music by Adolphe Adam, a French composer, in 1847. Adam's composition beautifully complemented the lyrical imagery, creating a powerful and emotive carol. "Cantique de Noël" was first performed in Roquemaure, France, and quickly gained popularity, becoming a cherished Christmas hymn.

The message of the Christmas Carol; Cantique de Noël

Cantique de Noël The carol's message of hope, redemption, and the birth of Jesus resonated with people around the world. It has been translated into various languages and performed by numerous artists across different genres, making it a universal symbol of the Christmas season.

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