34 (CXIX.--"Wir Christenleut'.")
34.
Original Tune.
Wir Christenleut' han jetzund Freud'
Anon., Appears 1645
? Author Gaspar Fugger, +1617
We Christians may rejoice to-day, When Christ was born to comfort and to save us; Who thus believes no longer grieves, For none are lost who grasp the hope He gave us. | O wondrous joy, that God most high Should take our flesh, and thus our race should honour; A virgin mild hath borne this Child, Such grace and glory God hath put upon her. | Sin brought us grief, but Christ relief, When down to earth He came for our salvation; Since God with us is dwelling thus, Who dares to speak the Christian's condemnation? | Then hither throng, with happy song To Him whose birth and death are our assurance; Through whom are we at last set free From sins and burdens that surpassed endurance. | Yes, let us praise our God and raise Loud hallelujahs to the skies above us The bliss bestowed to-day by God, To ceaseless thankfulness and joy should move us. | |