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Nun komm der Heiden Heiland

Michael Prætorius (1571-1621)

Original Text

English Translation

Original Text

Nun komm der Heiden Heiland,
der Jungfrauen Kind erkannt,
daß sich wundert alle Welt,
Gott solch Geburt ihm bestellt.

English Translation

The savior of the nations comes to us,
the Virgin’s Son comes!
Marvel now, O world,
That God bestowed such a birth.

This piece was performed by the SFBC in In dulci jubilo! Joyous music of Michael Prætorius on December 9, 1995.

Note: These translations are Copyright © 1995-2002 San Francisco Bach Choir. Please do not distribute or use these translations without the express written permission of the San Francisco Bach Choir.
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