MERRY CHRISTMAS
to all who celebrate!
Here's one of my most favourite carols
for this special day --
Under the medieval Octagon of Ely Cathedral in England,
the Gesualdo Six sing the beautiful German carol
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen
(Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming)
composed by Michael Praetorius in 1609.
English translation:
Lo, how a rose e’er blooming
From tender stem hath sprung;
Of Jesse’s lineage coming,
As men of old have sung.
It came, a floweret bright,
Amid the cold of winter,
When half spent was the night.
Isaiah ’twas foretold it,
The rose I have in mind;
With Mary we behold it,
The virgin mother kind.
To show God’s love aright,
She bore to us a Saviour,
When half spent was the night.
O Saviour, Child of Mary,
Who felt our human woe,
O Saviour, King of glory,
Who dost our weakness know;
Bring us at length we pray,
To the bright courts of Heaven,
And to the endless day.
i love this! so beautiful. merry xmas!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family Debra.
ReplyDeleteThat was very nice to wake up to. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteChristmas Greetings, Buon Natale e Tanti Auguri della Stagione.
Hello Debra, I hope that the season gives you whatever you are seeking from it. I also hope that Santa ponies up with whatever you requested. After all, it's not that far to Canada, so she (we know her secret!) can easily deliver an extra-large amount of presents.
ReplyDelete--Jim
and a peaceful day to you and your rare one!
ReplyDeleteI remember singing that in a choir as a child. Just beautiful. Have a wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteChristmas Blessings for you and your rare one, darlin.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you for sharing this! You know I love it.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Merry Merry!
ReplyDeleteGlorious!!!
ReplyDeleteSome of them are blooming hot :) Merry Christmas, Debs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful..Thanks for sharing..Merry Christmas to you both..
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, dear Lady Debra to you and yours
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful Debra! Merry Christmas to you and your Rare One! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteI’m not much into carols, but this is pretty.
Merry Xmas!
XoXo
I'm not sure which is more beautiful... the music or the surroundings! Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteMay you both have a warm and cosy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful song and translation. I am/was not familiar with it. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Debra! I hope you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Santa Day
ReplyDeleteWishing you enjoy this holiday in good health.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteDo hope you and your rare one had a lovely Christmas
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sound! Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and wishing you a bright beautiful new year
ReplyDeleteBeautiful..We used to sing that in church..(They probably still do)..Nice to hear it again..thanks..
ReplyDeleteGood Yule to you and yours... Hope you are having a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty tune!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful song, well sung.
ReplyDeleteCuriously, the man in the turban, presumably a Sikh, is only shown in one frame. The rest of the singers have plenty of camera time. Hmmm...
@ e -- Yeah, I noticed that too. I thought the excessive focus on the others was uncalled for.
ReplyDeleteAnd a prosperous new year to you !
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful hymn!! Merry (belated) Christmas to you and yours!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a joyful Yule x
ReplyDeletelovely!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas my friend!
hugs!
Wishing you a very Happy New Year.
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