Text: Der Engel sprach zu den Hirten, SWV 395
Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672)
| Original Text | English Translation |
| Der Engel sprach zu den Hirten: Ich verkündige euch große Freude, denn euch ist heute der Heiland geborn, welcher ist Christus der Herr in der Stadt David, und er heißt Wunderbar, Rat, Kraft, Held, ewig Vater, Friedefürst. Alleluia. |
The angel spoke unto the shepherds: I bring you good tidings of great joy, for unto you is born this day a Savior, which is Christ the Lord in the city of David, and He is called Wonderful, Counselor, Power, Hero, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Alleluia. |
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