The carol "Silent Night" is a beloved Christmas classic. The song was written in 1818 by Franz Xaver Gruber, and quickly became popular. The lyrics of the song are simple and beautiful, and tell the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The carol is typically sung in churches on Christmas Eve, and is loved by people all over the world. This audio recording of Silent Night includes reading of the English language text followed by magical Harp music based on original composition.