page_title: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her
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hierarchical_section_title: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her / Content
caption_attribution_description: Aus dem Straßburger Gesangbuch 1541: "Kinderliede auff die Weihenachten" (Vom Himmel hoch) (Prädikantenbibliothek Isny, Theol. 255)
context_page_description: "Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her" is a hymn text relating to the Nativity of Jesus, written by Martin Luther in 1534. The hymn is most often sung to a melody, Zahn No. 346, that first appeared in 1539 and that was likely composed by Luther as well. That version became a classic Christmas carol, and many composers referred to it in their compositions.
context_section_description: The song is an interpretation of Luke 2:8–18, a part of the Christmas story. The first five stanzas echo the annunciation addressed to the shepherds. The following stanzas are an invitation to follow the shepherds to the manger and celebrate the newborn baby. The last stanza is a short doxology and mentions the new year, as a new, peaceful time.
caption: 1539 melody and first five stanzas in the Straßburger Gesangbuch (1541)
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