Author—Joseph Mohr, 1792–1848 English Translation—John F. Young, 1820–1885 Composer—Franz Gruber 1787–1863 Tune Name—“Stille Nacht” Meter—Irregular For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 Joseph Mohr was born in the lovely city of Salzburg, Austria, in 1792. As a boy he was an active chorister in the Cathedral of Salzburg. In 1815 Mohr was ordained to the priesthood of the Roman Catholic Church. Following his ordination,