Maria durch ein Dornwald ging
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The song "Maria durch ein Dornwald ging" is a traditional German carol that tells the story of Mary walking through a thornbush on her way to Bethlehem with Joseph, carrying Jesus in her womb. The repetition of the line "Kyrie eleison," which means "Lord, have mercy," reflects the solemnity of the occasion and the reverence of the singers.

The opening line, "Maria durch ein' Dornwald ging," directly translates to "Mary went through a thorn forest," referencing both the physical and spiritual journey of Mary to fulfill her role in the birth of Jesus. The next line, "Der hat in sieben Jahr kein Laub getragen," can be translated to "which had not borne leaves in seven years," emphasizing the barren and foreboding nature of the thorn forest.

The second stanza, "Was trug Maria unter ihrem Herzen? Ein kleines Kindlein ohne Schmerzen," translates to "What did Mary carry in her heart? A little child without pain," and highlights the miraculous nature of the baby Jesus. The following line, "Da haben die Dornen Rosen getragen," emphasizes the transformative power of Christ, as the thorny bushes are transformed into a beautiful garden when he is present.

Overall, the song portrays the journey of Mary and Joseph with a sense of solemnity and awe, highlighting the power and beauty of the divine intervention in the birth of Jesus.