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Heil’ge Nacht
Staff Notation • Secular, Christmas
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Heil’ge Nacht by Johannes Feyhl — Lyrics
1. Heil'ge Nacht, auf Engelsschwingen
nahst du leise dich der Welt,
und die Glocken hör' ich klingen,
und die Fenster sind erhellt.
Selbst die Hütte glänzt vom Segen
und der Kinder froher Dank
jauchzt dem Himmelskind entgegen,
und ihr Stammeln wird Gesang.
2. Heil'ge Nacht, so kehrst du wieder,
wie die Welt dich einst geseh'n,
mit der Fülle süßer Lieder,
mit dem Glanz um Tal und Höh'n.
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About Heil’ge Nacht
Johannes Feyhl’s Heil’ge Nacht is a German Christmas carol for SATB choir. Its text evokes the peaceful wonder of the Nativity, beginning with the quiet descent of the holy night on angel wings, the sound of bells, and illuminated windows. The lyrics paint a picture of humble settings glowing with blessing, and children’s joyful thanks turning into song. The carol then expands its vision, recalling the first Christmas when earth and heaven exchanged words of announcement. It concludes with an invocation for the Star of Life to rise within our hearts, bringing the light of love and peace to all creation.
