Zu Bethlehem der Engel sprach
Windsbacher Knabenchor Lyrics


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Zu Bethlehem der Engel sprach:
Ihr Hirten schaut in dem Stall dort nach,
Dort ist das Kind zur Welt gebracht,
Das hell erleuchtet die dunkle Nacht.
Weihnacht , o Weihnacht, gold'ner Strahl,
Leuchtet so hell ins Erdental!

So lasset uns mit frohem Klang
Den Herren preisen im Lobgesang,
Er hat die ganze Welt gemacht
Und uns erlöst aus der Sündennacht!




Weihnacht, o Weihnacht, gold'ner Strahl,
Leuchtet so hell ins Erdental!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the Windsbacher Knabenchor's song "Zu Bethlehem der Engel sprach" is a beautiful Christmas carol that narrates the story of the birth of Jesus Christ through the eyes of the shepherds who received the good news from the angels. The song begins with the angels speaking to the shepherds and asking them to look for the baby who has been born in a stable. The angels tell them that the child's light is shining brightly in the dark night. The chorus of the song emphasizes the luminous nature of the event, as the golden light of Christmas illuminates the earth.


The second verse of the song shifts the focus to praising God, who created the entire world and redeemed it through the birth of Jesus Christ. The chorus is repeated, but the significance of the light becomes greater as it is now seen as the illuminating power that saves us from sin and darkness.


Overall, the lyrics of "Zu Bethlehem der Engel sprach" convey the joy and wonder of the Nativity story while also emphasizing the importance of praising and worshipping God. The beautiful melody and harmonies of the song further enhance the celebration of Christmas.


Line by Line Meaning

Zu Bethlehem der Engel sprach:
The angel spoke at Bethlehem:


Ihr Hirten schaut in dem Stall dort nach,
You shepherds, look in the stable there,


Dort ist das Kind zur Welt gebracht,
There the child is brought into the world,


Das hell erleuchtet die dunkle Nacht.
Brightly illuminating the dark night.


Weihnacht , o Weihnacht, gold'ner Strahl,
Christmas, oh Christmas, golden ray,


Leuchtet so hell ins Erdental!
Shining so bright in the earthly valley!


So lasset uns mit frohem Klang
So let us with joyful sound


Den Herren preisen im Lobgesang,
Praise the Lord in song of praise,


Er hat die ganze Welt gemacht
He made the entire world


Und uns erlöst aus der Sündennacht!
And redeemed us from the night of sin!


Weihnacht, o Weihnacht, gold'ner Strahl,
Christmas, oh Christmas, golden ray,


Leuchtet so hell ins Erdental!
Shining so bright in the earthly valley!




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