Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: new-age
Song Meaning of “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” by Greg Maroney
This timeless holiday carol speaks to the joy surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. The beauty of the night sky on the night of Jesus’s birth was so special that God felt the need to share it with all of creation. The stars shone so brightly that it served as a reminder to everyone that Christmas was a night of peace, hope, and joy. The gentle melody of Maroney’s arrangement gives way to these powerful lyrics that extol God’s greatness and bring good tidings. The lyric’s speak to Jesus’s place as the ultimate source of hope and peace in the world, and remind us of the story that continues to bless us all with its timeless message. This song brings a reminder of the peace that lies ahead when Jesus returns, and the joy that can be found even in the darkest night. What an amazing gift we have been given.