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"Glory, glory to God! Far let the joyful tidings fly; all glory to God on high!" All in the Silent Night is a joyful Christmas composition featuring an original melody by Stephen DeCesare that harmonizes beautifully with the beloved traditional carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." On that first holy night in Bethlehem, the silence of the heavens was broken by the glorious voices of angels proclaiming the birth of Jesus Christ. Shepherds keeping watch over their flocks heard the heavenly announcement and hurried to worship the newborn Savior. The darkness of the world was illuminated by the coming of the One who would bring hope, mercy, and salvation to humanity. Through its triumphant refrain of "Glory, glory to God," All in the Silent Night captures the wonder, excitement, and extraordinary joy of the Nativity. What makes this musical setting especially distinctive is the relationship between its two melodies. Stephen DeCesare has composed an entirely original melody designed to fit harmonically with "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." Rather than simply presenting the familiar carol in a new arrangement, the composition brings both melodies together, allowing them to complement one another in a beautiful celebration of Christmas. The joyful character of the original melody combines with the peaceful and familiar strains of "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," creating a distinctive musical expression of the angels' proclamation and the wonder of Christ's birth. The concluding verse looks beyond the manger toward the promise of eternal morning, reminding us that the birth of Jesus brought a light into the world that darkness could never overcome. All in the Silent Night is a celebration of heavenly praise, divine mercy, and the everlasting hope of Christmas. Especially meaningful for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Lessons and Carols, Christmas concerts, church choir performances, sacred Christmas programs, and personal holiday listening. Original Melody and Musical Arrangement by Stephen DeCesare Featuring the traditional Christmas carol "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear."