Astro del Ciel
I bambini cantano Natale Lyrics
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Mite Agnello Redentor
Tu che i Vati da lungi sognar
Tu che angeliche voci nunziar
Luce dona alle menti
Pace infondi nei cuor
Notte d′amor, nato è il Signor
Dolce un cantico d'angeli in cor
Culla il bimbo dai riccioli d′or
Brillan le stelle lassù, dormi bambino Gesù
Astro del ciel, pargol divin
Mite agnello redentor
Tu di stirpe regale tesor
Tu virgineo, mistico fior
Luce dona alle menti
Pace infondi nei cuor
The song "Astro del Ciel" is a classic Christmas carol originally written in Italian. The lyrics speak of the birth of Jesus Christ and his role as the Son of God and Savior of the world. It opens with the child of heaven, the divine infant, the gentle lamb who is the redeemer, and continues to praise Jesus as the one whom the prophets dreamed of from afar and whose arrival was announced by angelic voices. Jesus is also the giver of light and peace to all who believe in him.
The second stanza speaks to the night of love, the mystery of the Lord's birth, and the sweet angelic chorus that lulls the golden-haired child to sleep. The stars above shine down on the sleeping baby, who is truly the Son of God. The third and final stanza reinforces Jesus' regal lineage and his status as a mystical, virginal flower. Once again, the song calls for Jesus to give light to our minds and peace to our hearts.
The lyrics are poetic and full of religious imagery, celebrating the birth of Christ with a sense of reverence, awe, and joy. The song has been performed and recorded by countless artists in many different languages over the years, and continues to be a beloved holiday classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Astro del ciel, pargol divin
Star of heaven, divine child
Mite Agnello Redentor
Gentle Redeeming Lamb
Tu che i Vati da lungi sognar
You that the far-off fathers dreamed of
Tu che angeliche voci nunziar
You that announced by angelic voices
Luce dona alle menti
Give light to our minds
Pace infondi nei cuor
Infuse peace in our hearts
Notte d′amor, nato è il Signor
Night of love, the Lord is born
Vien dal Ciel, nel mister
Come from Heaven, in mystery
Dolce un cantico d'angeli in cor
Sweet singing of angels in our hearts
Culla il bimbo dai riccioli d′or
The baby with golden curls is cradled
Brillan le stelle lassù, dormi bambino Gesù
Stars shine up high, sleep baby Jesus
Tu di stirpe regale tesor
You, of royal lineage, a treasure
Tu virgineo, mistico fior
You, virgin, mystical flower
Luce dona alle menti
Give light to our minds
Pace infondi nei cuor
Infuse peace in our hearts
Writer(s): Carlos Peron, Bernhard T. Leinweber
Contributed by Jordan B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.