Silent Night, Holy Night

The originalg alyrics to stilinucht were written by joseph moore. Moore had been born into poverty in salzburg on december eleventh, 17 92. When he was still a child, a local priest started mentering him and saw that he had a talent for music. The most common english translation of this song is by episcopal priest john freeman young who later became bishop of florida. His 18 59 version starts, silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright. Round yon. Virgin mother and child, holy infant, so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace.