O Holy Night

December 15, 2023
Devotional by: Lendley Berry

Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is love and His gospel is peace.
Chains shall He 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.
Christ is the Lord! O praise His Name forever,
His power and glory evermore proclaim.
O night divine, O night, O night divine.

O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas hymn because one of my favorite holiday memories comes along with it. A few years ago, me and my family went to our Christmas Eve service. The Christmas Eve service is one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season. It is a good way to stop and take a breath during the holiday hustle and bustle. It’s a good way to thank God for everything we have. During the Christmas Eve service, we light the candles and sing. On this particular year we were singing O Holy Night.

I had always loved this song so it seemed extra special to me. Taking time for Jesus during the busy holidays for me was always important. I love the way the candle lights look when all the lights are off and everyone in the church has a lighted candle. Standing there listening to everyone singing just makes you so at peace. These memories are so special to me and that’s why O Holy Night is my favorite hymn.