Minuit, chrétiens (O Holy Night) (Adolphe Charles Adam)

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In original French, "Minuit, chrétiens"

• (Posted 2021-12-07)  CPDL #67061:            Fichiers de travail :

Editor: Rémi Studer (submitted 2021-12-07).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 63 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Arranged by Remi Studer.

• (Posted 2021-11-29)  CPDL #66935:         

Editor: Wim Looyestijn (submitted 2021-11-29).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 61 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Version for SATB choir and harp (or piano) accompaniment.

• (Posted 2010-05-18)  CPDL #21613:        (Finale 2010)

Editors: Osório Viana and Jardilino Maciel (submitted 2010-05-15).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 89 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes:

• (Posted 2007-11-25)  CPDL #15524:        (YouTube)

Editor: Claude Tallet (submitted 2007-11-25).   Score information: A4, 3 pages, 82 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

In English translation, "O Holy Night"

• (Posted 2024-09-04)  CPDL #81812:     

Editor: Seth Engel (submitted 2024-09-04).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 102 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Written for SAATTB chorus, a cappella.

• (Posted 2023-12-31)  CPDL #78547:         

Editor: Ian Haslam (submitted 2023-12-31).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 119 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Version arranged by J.E.West for soprano and/or Tenor soloist with organ accompaniment.

• (Posted 2019-01-03)  CPDL #52790: 

• SATB: PDF, MP3, MXL, SIB and MIDI files available.

• SSA: PDF, MP3, MXL, SIB and MIDI files available.

Editor: Philip Le Bas (submitted 2019-01-03).   Score information: A4, 15 pages, 158 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Arranged by Philip Le Bas. Two arrangements for SATB choir and organ or for SSA choir and organ by Philip Le Bas, with words by J S Dwight. The settings aim to enable choirs to sing this lovely piece of music without the need for excessive length or complexity, while retaining a degree of variety and passion.

• (Posted 2018-07-22)  CPDL #50610:     

Editor: Francis Melville (submitted 2018-07-22).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 119 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

• (Posted 2017-11-30)  CPDL #47790:         

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2017-11-30).   Score information: A4, 4 pages, 161 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Reformatting of #20587, with minor corrections to the underlay. revised files uploaded 27/03/21.

• (Posted 2014-06-27)  CPDL #32325: 

Editor: Brian Riedlinger (submitted 2014-06-27).   Score information: A4, 38 pages, 1.17 MB   Copyright: CC BY NC

Edition notes: Arranged by Brian Riedlinger. Arrangement for Solo, SATB Choir, Clarinet, Horn 1 & 2, Trumpet, Trombone, Chimes (Tubular Bells), Timpani, Harp (or keyboard), Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass.

• (Posted 2010-04-27)  CPDL #21550: 

Editor: J. Ashley Hall (submitted 2010-04-27).   Score information: Letter, 10 pages, 180 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Arranged by J. Ashley Hall. Copyright © 2007 by John Ashley Hall - Non-commercial use is permitted.

• (Posted 2009-12-27)  CPDL #20587:        (Finale 2010)

Editors: Osório Viana and Jardilino Maciel (submitted 2009-12-27).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 89 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: files updated 2010-05-14.

• (Posted 2002-11-08)  CPDL #04172:   

Editor: Douglas Brooks-Davies (submitted 2002-11-08).   Score information: A4, 11 pages, 760 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Arranged by Douglas Brooks-Davies. E flat major.

• (Posted 2001-01-30)  CPDL #02030: 

Editor: Sally DeFord (submitted 2001-01-30).   Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 160 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Arranged by Sally DeFord. Congregation sheet also available. In B flat major and C.

• (Posted 2000-11-27)  CPDL #01735:  GIF and MIDI files available.

Editor: Christopher R. Baker (submitted 2000-11-27).   Score information: Unknown   Copyright: CC BY 1.0

Edition notes: C major.

In English and French

• (Posted 2014-08-28)  CPDL #32800: 

Editor: Adriano Secco (submitted 2014-08-28).   Score information: A4, 21 pages, 119 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: SATB and Orchestra.

• (Posted 2008-12-28)  CPDL #18639: 

Editor: Rod Mather (submitted 2008-12-28).   Score information: A4, 5 pages, 65 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Solo voice in E flat.

• (Posted 2008-07-08)  CPDL #17447: 

Contributor: David Newman (submitted 2008-07-08).  Score information: Letter, 5 pages, 256 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Solo voice in E flat.

In Spanish: Oh, Noche Santa

• (Posted 2010-06-27)  CPDL #21872: 

Editor: J. Ashley Hall (submitted 2010-06-27).   Score information: Letter, 11 pages, 172 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: Arranged by J. Ashley Hall. Copyright © 2007 John Ashley Hall. All rights reserved. Commercial use prohibited.

In Portuguese translation, "Oh Noite Santa"

• (Posted 2010-05-18)  CPDL #21614:        (Finale 2010)

Editors: Osório Viana and Jardilino Maciel (submitted 2010-05-15).   Score information: A4, 6 pages, 89 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: Arrangement and Portuguese lyrics by Osório Viana.

General Information

Title: Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night)
Composer: Adolphe Charles Adam
Lyricist: Placide Cappeau^{create page} in French.
Lyricist: John Sullivan Dwight in English.

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB, and original Unison
Genre: Sacred, Carol

Languages: French, English, Portuguese
Instruments: Piano

First published:
Description:  First performed on 24th December 1847 by Emily Laurey in Roquemaure, France.

External websites:

• Free choir training aids for this work are available at Choralia.
• Cyber Hymnal™ entry for Cantique de Nöel (O Holy Night)

Original text and translations

French text 1  Minuit, chrétiens, c'est l'heure solennelle Où l'Homme-Dieu descendit jusqu'à nous, Pour effacer la tache originelle, Et de son Père arrêter le courroux. Le monde entier tressaille d'espérance, A cette nuit qui lui donne un Sauveur. Peuple, à genoux, attends ta délivrance Noël ! Noël ! Voici le Rédempteur (bis). 2  De notre foi que la lumière ardente Nous guide tous au berceau de l'Enfant, Comme autrefois une étoile brillante Y conduisit les chefs de l'Orient. Le Roi des rois naît dans une humble crèche : Puissants du jour, fiers de votre grandeur, À votre orgueil, c'est de là que Dieu prêche. Courbez vos fronts devant le Rédempteur (bis). 3  Le Rédempteur a brisé toute entrave, La Terre est libre et le Ciel est ouvert. Il voit un frère où n'était qu'un esclave, L'amour unit ceux qu'enchaînait le fer. Qui lui dira notre reconnaissance ? C'est pour nous tous qu'il naît, qu'il souffre et meurt. Peuple, debout ! Chante ta délivrance. Noël ! Noël ! Chantons le Rédempteur (bis).

Spanish text 1  Oh noche santa de estrellas refulgentes, esta es la noche en que el Salvador nació. Tanto esperó el mundo en su pecado, hasta que Dios derramó su inmenso amor. Un canto de esperanza, al mundo regocija, por el que ilumina una nueva mañana; ponte de rodillas, escucha reverente, ¡Oh noche divina! Cristo nació, ¡Oh noche divina! nació Jesús 2  Guía la luz de fe, serenamente, de corazón ante su trono a adorar. Oro, incienso y mirra antaño le trajeron, la vida hoy le entregamos sin dudar. Al Rey de reyes cantamos esta noche y su amor eterno proclame nuestra voz, todos ante Él, delante su presencia postrados ante el rey, a nuestro Rey Al Rey de los siglos, adoración 3  Nos enseñó amarnos uno al otro, su voz fue amor, su evangelio es paz . Nos hizo libres del yugo y las cadenas de opresión, que en Su Nombre destruyó. De gratitud y gozo, dulces himnos canta el corazón humilde que a toda voz proclama ¡Cristo el salvador!, ¡Cristo el Señor! Por siempre y para siempre, todo el honor la gloria y el poder, sean para Él.

English text 1  O holy night, the stars are brightly shining; It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth! Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born! O night, O holy night, O night divine! 2  Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, Here came the wise men from Orient land. The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger, In all our trials born to be our Friend! He knows our need—to our weakness is no stranger. Behold your King; before Him lowly bend! Behold your King; before Him lowly bend! 3  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 pow’r and glory evermore proclaim! His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim!

Portuguese translation 1  Oh noite santa, de estrelas brilhantes, Em que nasceu o bom Jesus Salvador! Triste era o mundo em dores torturantes… Mas, Cristo veio ofertar Seu Amor! Quanta Esperança a Terra inteira veste: Manhã tão terna, em Graça, Anúncio e Glória!… Joelhos dobrai; ouvi a voz celeste! Bendita noite! Oh Paz, Amor, Vitória! Oh noite divina! Oh noite divina! 2  É meia-noite e o coro celestial Vem anunciar: o alto Deus Se encarnou; Nos redimiu do peso original Que, nossos pais, à morte condenou. O Redentor rompeu cruéis prisões; Livre está a Terra, aberto foi o Céu! É nosso irmão o escravo em vis grilhões: Jesus acolhe a todos sob um Véu! Natal de Luz! Oh (oh) noite divina! 3  Junto a Seu berço, à luz da Fé singela, Os corações, ó vinde ofertar! Como, seguindo o brilho de uma estrela, Os três Reis Magos vieram-No adorar. O Rei dos reis, na humilde manjedoura, Veste a fraqueza humana e o desabrigo, Traz-nos o Amor e a Paz que é duradoura: Cantai e louvai ao Deus irmão e amigo! Natal de amor! Oh (oh) noite divina! 4  Cristo ensinou a amarmos sem medida, Sua Lei é Amor, Seu Amor é a Paz. Ele é o Caminho, a Verdade e a Vida; Toda opressão não triunfará jamais! Entoai Seu Nome, em hino de venturas; Eis que é Natal, oh noite benfazeja! Glória a Deus nas celestiais alturas E Paz na Terra ao povo, a Sua Igreja! Oh noite divina! Oh noite divina!