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From Heaven Above
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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From Heaven Above by Burkhart M. Schürmann — Lyrics
From Heaven above to earth I come,
To bear good news to every home;
Glad tidings of great joy I bring,
Whereof I now will say and sing:
To you, this night, is born a Child
Of Mary, chosen mother mild;
This tender Child of lowly birth,
Shall be the joy of all your earth.
’Tis Christ our God, who far on high
Had heard your sad and bitter cry;
Himself will your Salvation be,
Himself from sin will make you free.
He brings those blessings long ago
Prepared by God for all below;
That in His heavenly kingdom blest
You may with us forever rest.
These are the tokens ye shall mark,
The swaddling clothes and manger dark;
There shall ye find the young Child laid,
By Whom the heavens and earth were made.
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About From Heaven Above
This sacred Christmas anthem for SAB voices carries the profound message of the Nativity. The text, translated into English, brings the familiar story of Christ's birth from Heaven to earth, offering glad tidings of great joy. It highlights the tender Child of Mary, born to be the salvation of all, freeing humanity from sin. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the humble tokens of His birth – the swaddling clothes and manger – and promise heavenly blessings and eternal rest to believers. The music is crafted to express the deep significance and hopeful wonder of this foundational Christmas narrative.
