It is interesting that this hymn, LSB 621, is placed in the “Lord’s Supper” section of the hymnal rather than the “Christmas” or “Advent” sections. As one of the oldest hymns that we have retained, coming from the Liturgy of St. James, it most definitely gives testimony to the Church’s steadfast witness to the true presence of our Lord in the eucharist. It also retells the story of the coming of Christ, of the angelic proclamation of his birth, of the vanguard of angels that bore witness on that day in Bethlehem, and that attend to the great King of heaven who has made his home among us. What a glorious hymn, and worthy of a glorious arrangement. I hope you enjoy this piece for two voices, cello and piano and that it lifts your soul to heaven as we are united with heaven each Lord’s Day and each time the eucharist is presented in the Mass.
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