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Silent Night (Holding Us Now)
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Jul 27, 2026 updated
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Christy Nockels' 'Silent Night (Holding Us Now)' is a contemporary rendition of the classic Christmas carol, blending the traditional verses with a new chorus that emphasizes the continuity of Christ's presence. The song reflects on the nativity scene—the calm, holy night and the infant Jesus—and connects it to the present, affirming that the same God who came as a baby is still actively holding and caring for believers today. It bridges the historical event of Jesus' birth with a message of comfort and reassurance, reminding listeners of God's enduring love and faithfulness.
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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
Sleep in heavenly peace
On a starlit wonder of the night
You came so all would be made right
And the baby that all beheld, the same baby Mary held
Is the same God who is holding us now
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
On a starlit wonder of the night
You came so all would be made right
And the baby that all beheld, the same baby Mary held
Is the same God who is holding us now
Oh the baby that all beheld, the same baby Mary held
Is the same God who is holding us now
Silent night, holy night