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“Silent night, holy night. All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin Mother and Child. Holy Infant so tender and mild. Sleep in heavenly peace. Sleep in heavenly peace.”

Quote by Joseph Mohr

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Joseph Mohr
Joseph Mohr

Joseph Mohr, born on December 11, 1792, and died on December 4, 1848, was an Austrian priest renowned for his composition of the Christmas carol 'Silent Night'. more

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