Als Jesus geboren war
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Als Jesus geboren war by Johann Hermann Schein — Lyrics
About Als Jesus geboren war
Johann Hermann Schein's Als Jesus geboren war is a sacred hymn for SATB choir, setting a German text that recounts the Nativity. The lyrics describe the star that appeared to the wise men in the East, signaling the birth of Christ the King. They detail the wise men's journey, their gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense, and their desire to adore the newborn. The text contrasts the wise men's devotion with Herod's fearful and violent reaction upon hearing of the birth, setting a scene of both heavenly joy and earthly treachery.