Don Oiche Ud I MBeithil
Teresa Doyle Lyrics
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Don oíche úd i mBeithil, beidh tagairt ar ghréin go brách, Don oíche úd i mBeithil go dtáinig an Bhréithir slán
Tá gríosghrua ar spéarthaibh 's an talamh 'na chlúdach bán Féach Íosagán sa chléibhín, 's an Mhaighdean 'Á dhiúl le grá
Ar leacain lom an tsléibhe go nglacann na haoirí scóth Nuair in oscailt ghil na spéire tá teachtaire Dé ar fáil
Is feasta fós ar talamh d'fhearaibh dea-mhéin' siocháin!
In Teresa Doyle's song "Don Oíche Úd i mBeithil," she describes a significant event that took place in Bethlehem on a particular night. The lyrics allude to the birth of Jesus Christ, referred to as "an Bhréithir" or "the Savior." The opening line states that there will always be mention of this night under the sun, emphasizing the eternal impact of Christ's birth. The next line mentions the red fire (gríosghrua) in the sky and the white ground (talamh 'na chlúdach bán), symbolizing the celestial and earthly realms coming together.
The following lines describe the scene in the manger, where Joseph (Íosagán) stands watching, and the Virgin Mary ('Á dhiúl le grá) gazes at the baby Jesus in the cradle (cléibhín). The mention of Mary denying herself for love highlights her sacrifice and devotion as the mother of Christ. The imagery then shifts to the mountain's bare slab (leacain lom an tsléibhe), where the shepherds (na haoirí) gather, and they receive a bright message from God (teachtaire Dé) as the sky opens up.
The final lines express gratitude to the Father (Athair) in Heaven (Flaitheasaibh thuas go hard) and rejoice in the everlasting peace and goodness (d'fhearaibh dea-mhéin' siocháin) brought to Earth by the birth of Jesus Christ. Overall, this song beautifully captures the joy and significance of the nativity scene in Bethlehem.
Line by Line Meaning
Don oíche úd i mBeithil, beidh tagairt ar ghréin go brách
On that night in Bethlehem, the sun will forever be referenced
Don oíche úd i mBeithil go dtáinig an Bhréithir slán
On that night in Bethlehem, the Savior came safely
Tá gríosghrua ar spéarthaibh 's an talamh 'na chlúdach bán
The skies and the earth are covered in a gray hue
Féach Íosagán sa chléibhín, 's an Mhaighdean 'Á dhiúl le grá
See Joseph in the cradle, and the Virgin Mary refusing with love
Ar leacain lom an tsléibhe go nglacann na haoirí scóth
On the bare slope of the mountain, the shepherds gather
Nuair in oscailt ghil na spéire tá teachtaire Dé ar fáil
When in the bright open of the sky, the message of God is available
Céad glóire anois don Athair i bhFlaitheasaibh thuas go hard!
First glory now to the Father in the highest heavens!
Is feasta fós ar talamh d'fhearaibh dea-mhéin' siocháin!
And henceforth on earth, peace to good-willed people!
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Written by: Teresa Doyle
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