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Als Maria, die Jungfraw schon
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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Als Maria, die Jungfraw schon by Georg Vogler — Lyrics
Als Maria, die Jungfraw schon
geboren hatt ihrn lieben Sohn,
zu Bethlehem in einem Stall
und nicht in Königlichem Saal,
wicklet sie ihn in Windelein
und legt ihn in das Krippelein,
Alleluia.
Neben dem schönen Kindelein
stund Loseph und Maria rein,
umbringt mit einer grossen Schaar
der lieben Engelein hell und klar,
die sungen mit innigkeit Lob,
Preysz und Danck in Ewigkeit,
Alleluia.
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About Als Maria, die Jungfraw schon
This sacred hymn for two-part choir (soprano and bass) is set in German. The text describes the Nativity scene: the Virgin Mary giving birth to her beloved son in a stable at Bethlehem, and the angels singing praises. It also touches on the role of Joseph, and the broader theological implication of Christ's birth for humanity. Georg Vogler's setting likely reflects the devotional character of the hymn, making it suitable for contemplation of this central Christian event.
