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Christmas Carols from Poland
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Christmas Carols from Poland by Douglas Brooks-Davies — Lyrics
Wsrod nocnej ciszy
(Into this night's stillness)
Into this night's stillness bursts the joyful call:
'Rise now, you shepherds, God is born to all.
Speed, oh speed to Beth'lem's stable,
Fast, as fast as you are able,
To greet your Lord!'
They sought and found Him as the voice had said,
The baby Jesus in manger for a bed.
Then the Baby they all honoured,
Worshipped Him as their true Lord,
With greatest joy!
They greeted their Redeemer, promised from times past,
After long years here on earth at last:
'Kings and prophets waited for you,
But to us poor shepherds only You are revealed.
And now, too, we await You, our dearest Lord,
By our priest here given to be adored.
As we kneel You are beside us,
Bread and wine reveal You to us
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About Christmas Carols from Poland
Into this night's stillness, the text paints a vibrant scene of the Nativity, beginning with the shepherds being called to Bethlehem. It recounts their journey and joyful discovery of the infant Jesus, whom they worship as their Lord and Redeemer. The lyrics express the profound significance of this moment, highlighting how the Messiah, long-awaited by kings and prophets, is first revealed to these humble shepherds. The English text of this SATB arrangement of traditional Polish Christmas carols captures the wonder and elation of this foundational Christian event, making it a fitting choice for sacred Christmas programming.
