Puer natus in Bethlehem - Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem (Michael Praetorius)

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In Latin

• CPDL #25146: 

Editor: Ross Jallo (submitted 2011-12-14).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 38 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: #86 from Musae Sioniae, Part V. Same as below, except this edition has a treble clef instead of a tenor clef for the alto part, and instead of German has Latin verses 6-10 under verses 1-5.

In two languages

• CPDL #24522: 

Editor: Ross Jallo (submitted 2011-09-20).   Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 38 kB   Copyright: Public Domain

Edition notes: #86 from Musae Sioniae, Part V. Original key. The original has note values in breves and whole notes; I have reduced these to half-notes and quarter-notes.

• CPDL #08575: 

Editor: Christian Mondrup (submitted 2004-11-30).   Score information: Letter, 1 page, 23 kB   Copyright: Personal

Edition notes: two languages. Scroll down to 36. Puer natus in Bethelehem / Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem.

In German

• CPDL #13565: 

Editor: Helmut Kickton (submitted 2006-01-12).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 115 kB    Copyright: Personal

Edition notes:

General Information

Title: Puer natus in Bethlehem - Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem
Composer: Michael Praetorius

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Motet

Languages: Latin, German
Instruments: A cappella

Published: Musae Sioniae VI (M. Praetorius, 1609)

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Original text and translations

Latin text Puer natus in Bethlehem, Bethlehem, unde gaudet Jerusalem, Alleluia, Alleluia. Hic iacet in praesepio, praesepio, qui regnet sine termino, Alleluia, Alleluia. Cognovit bos et asinus, asinus, quod puer erat Dominus. Alleluia, Alleluia. Magi de Saba veniunt, veniunt, aurum, thus, myrrham offerunt. Alleluia, Alleluia. In hoc natali gaudio, gaudio, benedicamus domino. Alleluia, Alleluia. Laudetur sancta Trinitas, Trinitas, Deo dicamus gratias. Alleluia, Alleluia.

German text Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem Des freuet sich Jerusalem, Alleluja. Hie leit es in dem Krippelein Ohn Ende ist die Herrschaft sein. Das Öchslein und das Eselein Erkannten Gott den Herren Sein. Die König aus Saba kamen dar Gold Weihrauch Myrrhen brachtn sie dar. Zu dieser weihnachtlichen Zeit Sei Gott gelobt in Ewigkeit. Wir lobn die heilg Dreifaltigkeit Von nun an bis in Ewigkeit.

English translation 1. A child is born at Bethlehem for whom Jerusalem rejoices Alleluja, alleluja 2. He lies here in the manger who reigns eternally, Rejoice in the Lord Alleluja 3. The ox and the donkey recognise that the child is the Lord. Rejoice in the Lord Alleluja 4. The kings come from Sheba, they bring gold, incense and myrrh Rejoice in the Lord. Alleluja 5. In this Christmas season may God be praised for ever Rejoice in the Lord Alleluja 6. We praise the Holy Trinity from now to eternity Rejoice in the Lord Alleluja