Story of Silent Night

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Each week Hallmark brings you outstanding stories chosen by one of the world's best known authors, Mr. James Hilton. Before we begin, here is a Christmas message from the folks at Hallmark and the friendly stores where Hallmark cards are sold.

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And now it is Hallmark's pleasure to present the distinguished novelist, Mr. James Hilton. was Hilton. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. This is James Hilton. Tonight on our Hallmark Playhouse we tell you the story of how that wonderful Christmas song Silent Night came to be written 130 years ago. This story was told recently to a writer named Hertop Powerley

by the grandson of the man who wrote the music of Silent Night, the year of our Lord 1948. One thousand nine hundred and forty eight years from the miracle of Bethlehem Christmas the birth date of the Prince of Peace the birth date of hope and faith The birth date of a miracle in Bethlehem three kings knelt and proffered gifts from the east

Since Bethlehem many gifts recorded and unrecorded have been created of man's love of God and humbly offered in his honor What you ought to hear tonight will tell you of one such gift offered by two humble men 130 years ago this Christmas week.