Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht by Rudolf Lassel — Lyrics
About Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht
Rudolf Lassel's Als ich bei meinen Schafen wacht is a sacred Christmas carol for SATB choir. The German text recounts the Nativity story from the perspective of a shepherd. He describes an angel bringing the news of Christ's birth in Bethlehem, and his subsequent joy and duty to safeguard this precious news. The repeated phrase 'des bin ich froh' (I am glad of this) emphasizes the shepherd's profound happiness and devotion. The inclusion of 'benedicamus Domino' (let us bless the Lord) adds a liturgical dimension to this heartwarming Christmas narrative, making it a fitting piece for the season.