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God is born (Bog sie rodzi)
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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God is born (Bog sie rodzi) — Lyrics
Power weakens as God is born,
Is born for us on this dark world
Fire is frozen and time undone
As God thro’ Mary gives His Son.
Poverty surrounds Him there
For His crib a manger,
Shepherds kneel in the hay before Him,
Worshiping in stable bare.
Son of God, lift your hand up high
And grant your dearest blessing on us,
Give us your gift of wisdom
That we may bring to earth your kingdom in the sky.
Riches, honour, lose their worth,
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About God is born (Bog sie rodzi)
This arrangement of the traditional Polish carol, God is born, is for SATB choir, sung in a mixture of English and Polish. Its text reflects on the paradox of Christ's birth: divine power made vulnerable, eternity contained within mortal time. The lyrics describe the humble circumstances of the nativity – a manger, shepherds, a bare stable – and implore the newborn Son of God for wisdom and blessing, that His kingdom may come to earth. The music would suit a Christmas service or concert, offering a thoughtful and devotional reflection on the Incarnation.
