Hymn Lyrics

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Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend - And There Were Shepherds (J. S. Bach : Christmas Oratorio, Part II)
Words: Luke 2:8–11
Music: Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend (J. S. Bach : Christmas Oratorio, Part II) | Johann Sebastian Bach
Original German Lyrics:

Und es waren Hirten in derselben Gegend
auf dem Felde bei den Hürden,
die hüteten des Nachts ihre Herde.
Und siehe, des Herren Engel trat zu ihnen,
und die Klarheit des Herren leuchtet um sie,
und sie furchten sich sehr.


English Translation:

And there were shepherds in the same country, abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flocks by night.
And lo an angel of the Lord stood by them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them,
and they were sore afraid.
And the Angel said to them: Be not afraid,
Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all the people.
For today is born to you in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord.