Born out of necessity, as the organ in a small Austrian church was broken on Christmas Eve, the simplicity of this most beloved Christmas Carol has captured the hearts of millions around the world for 200 years. Simplicity is not only beautiful, it is often essential. What gets in the way of placing Jesus at the top of the priority list? Sometimes we complicate life even with the best of things and intentions, but they distract us away from what is most important. This song encourages us to keep it simple.