Joseph Mohr

thumb|Silent night! Holy night!All is calm, all is bright. Josephus Franciscus Mohr, sometimes spelled Josef; 11 December 1792 – 4 December 1848) was an Austrian Roman Catholic priest and writer, who wrote the words to the Christmas carol "Silent Night". Quotes Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht! Alles schläft; einsam wacht Nur das traute hochheilige Paar. Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Silent night! Holy night!All is calm, all is brightRound yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mild,Sleep in heavenly peace!Sleep in heavenly peace! Stille Nacht ("Silent Night") st. 1 Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht! Hirten erst kundgemacht Durch der Engel Halleluja, Tönt es laut von fern und nah: Christ der Retter ist da! Christ der Retter ist da! Silent night! Holy night!Shepherds quake at the sight!Glories stream from heaven afar,Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!Christ the Saviour is born!Christ the Saviour is born! Stille Nacht ("Silent Night") st. 6 [2] Translated by John F. Young, in Great Hymns of the Church (New York: James Pott & Co., 1887) p. 81 External links Category:1792 births Category:1848 deaths Category:Hymnwriters Category:Catholics from Austria