Songtexte Silent Night (Truce of 1914) - Scotty Hasting

On Christmas Eve of 1914, soldiers experienced the unimaginable:Peace during a raging war.

With WWI in full force, music broke the stillness of the Western front. Hunkered down in their trenches, opposing German and Allied soldiers on both sides of "no man's land" joined together, singing Christmas Carols in their respective languages.

Fleeting peace, but for a brief moment, peace, nonetheless.It didn't end the war, but it was a silent night.

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

Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing,"Alleluia"
Christ the Savior is born
Christ the Savior is born

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