The English adaptation was written by the Episcopal priest John Freeman Young who translated three of Mohr's original six verses in 1859.

The lyrics for the best-known Finnish adaptation were written by Gustaf Oskar Schönemann in the second half of the 19th century.

Czech language adaptation of “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht” (English version “Silent Night”)

The English adaptation was written by Grant Black and Sarah Brightman and first released by Sarah Brightman on her album “Symphony” on January 28th, 2008.