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Een kindeken is ons gheboren
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Een kindeken is ons gheboren by Guilielmus Messaus — Lyrics
Refrain: Een kindeken is ons gheboren in Bethlehem.
Des hadde Herodes thoren, dat scheen aen hem.
Dry Coninghen uytvercoren quamen te Jerusalem.
Sy vraeghden waer hy was gheboren, den Coninck der Joden.
Wy saghen in Orienten die sterre sijn.
Wy comen om hem te aenbidden, dat soete kindekyn. (Refrain)
Doen Herodes alsoo vernam, dat het kint geboren was,
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About Een kindeken is ons gheboren
Guilielmus Messaus's sacred Christmas motet, Een kindeken is ons gheboren, is a festive setting for SATB choir. The Dutch text recounts the Nativity story, focusing on the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and the arrival of the Magi. It also touches on Herod's jealous reaction to the news of a new king. The music brings this dramatic narrative to life, suitable for a Christmas service or concert. Messaus's skill in crafting choral music of this period ensures a rich and engaging experience for both singers and listeners.
