10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
11 Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass’s colt unto the choice vine; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes:
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Es wird das Scepter von Juda nicht entwendet werden, SWV 369 (1648, No. 1 from Geistliche Chormusik), composed by Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
Geistliche Chormusik, Op. 11, SWV 369: No. 1. Es wird das Scepter von Juda nicht entwendet werden
Choir: Dresdner Kreuzchor
Conductor: Rudolf Mausersberger
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
Performed by Inner Voices & the National Youth Chamber Choir. Conducted by Stephen Cleobury.
Winning entry of A Carol for Christmas 2015 in Category 2 – SATB composition (18 and under).
Kirchenfenster LOBGESANG nach dem Psalm 145 in der St. Johanniskirche zu Lüneburg, Niedersachsen. Gestaltet von dem Maler und Grafiker Gerhard Hausmann. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Detail of third window of the south wall with stained glass depicting Isaiah 40:11 He gathers the lambs in his arms. Created by Watson & Co, Youghal, in 1906. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
9 O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
12 Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
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Climb to the top of the highest mountain, joyous tidings proclaim to the world,
Lift up your voice, shout the good news: behold, your Lord comes to you.
He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will carry the lambs in his arms,
He will ever keep them safe from harm. Behold, your Lord comes to you.
He who made the stars in the heaven, He who fashioned the earth and the sea,
From time eternal he was God, the Alpha and Omega, he. Behold, your Lord!
He will come in power and glory, he will rule with mercy and truth,
Hope of the nations, light of all the world.
He will love the little children, he will hold them in his arms.
Love him and trust him as a little child. Behold, your Lord comes to you.
