26. All my heart this night rejoices

1 All my heart this night rejoices
As I hear, far and near,
Sweetest angel voices;
'Christ is born,' their choirs are singing,
Till the air everywhere
Now with joy is ringing.

2 Hark! a voice from yonder manger,
Soft and sweet, doth entreat,
'Flee from woe and danger;
Brethren, come; from all that grieves you
You are freed; all you need
I will surely give you.'

3 Come, then, let us hasten yonder;
Here let all, great and small,
Kneel in awe and wonder,
Love him who with love is yearning;
Hail the star that from far
Bright with hope is burning.

Text Information
First Line: All my heart this night rejoices
Translator: Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607 - 76
Language: English
Publication Date: 1958
Topic: The Church Year: Christmas
Tune Information
Name: WARUM SOLLT ICH
Composer: Johann Georg Ebeling, 1637 - 76
Meter: 8, 3 3, 6. D.
Key: F Major



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