Still, Still, Still

"Still, Still, Still" is a gentle Austrian Christmas carol that brings a deep sense of peace to the choir loft. With its tender lullaby melody, the song captures the quiet awe of the Nativity, inviting the congregation to reflect on the sleeping Christ child. The arrangement by R. Mather provides both the original German text and a poetic English translation, giving choirs the flexibility to sing in either language.

During the Christmas season in Nigerian parishes, this piece serves perfectly as a Communion hymn or a post-Communion meditation. When the church falls hushed, the soft, flowing lines of the carol create a prayerful atmosphere. The verses move from the angels singing around the crib to a reflection on the broad love of God, drawing worshippers into the mystery of the Incarnation.

Singing this carol requires a delicate, restrained touch from the choir. The stacked harmonies and gentle phrasing encourage singers to blend their voices smoothly, ensuring the lullaby remains soothing and reverent from the first note to the final chord.