Das neugebohrne Kindelein, BuxWV 13 (Dietrich Buxtehude)

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Editor: Andrea Friggi (submitted 2005-01-06).   Score information: A4, 25 pages, 938 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: string, continuo parts also available separately.

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Title: Das newgebohrne Kindelein, BuxWV 13
Composer: Dietrich Buxtehude

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Cantata

Language: German
Instruments: strings, bassoon, continuo
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Original text and translations

German text

Das newgebohrne Kindelein,
das Hertze Liebe Jesulein,
bringt abermal ein newes Jahr
der außerwehlten Christen Schar.
Des freuen sich die Engelein,
die gerne umb uns seyn,
und singen in den Lüften frey,
daß Gott mit uns versönet sey.
Ist Gott versönt und unser Freund,
was kan uns thun der arge Feind.
Trotz Teuffel, Welt und Höllenpfort,
das Jesulein ist unser Hort.
Es bringt das rechte Jubel Jahr
was trauern wir dann immerdar,
frisch auff, es ist ietz Singes Zeit,
das Jesulein wendt alles Leid.

English translation (by Paul R. Marchesano)

The newborn little child,
the dearly beloved little Jesus
brings again a new year
to his chosen Christian flock.
Thus the angels rejoice
who like to be around and with us
and singing freely in the heavens
that God is reconciled with us.
Since God is reconciled and our friend,
what can the wicked Foe do to us?
Despite the Devil, the world, and hell's portals,
Lord Jesus, you are our refuge.
You bring us a true jubilee year.
Why should we always mourn?
Look alive!—it's time now for singing:
Lord Jesus, you turn away all suffering.