[78-L] Silent Night

[DAVID BURNHAM]

I wish I had a copy of 19823....the words Elsie Baker sings for 'Silent
night' (at least on 17164) are a totally different translation I've not
heard anyplace else, and I can't make many of the words out on the acoustic
recording.

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It took many listenings to make out the words but here they are:

Silent Night, Hallowed Night 
All Asleep, nowhere light, 
Save where watches the Holy Pair 
Blessed Infant, so pure and fair. 
Slumber in heav'nly repose, 
Slumber in heav'nly repose. 

Silent Night, hallowed night. 
Shepherds tell thy delight. 
Tidings borne by the angel band 
Far and wide ring thro' the land 
Jesus our Savior is born, 
Jesus our savior is born! 

I think it is a more litteral translation of the German than the usual English version.

db