"Kommet, ihr Hirten" | |
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German Christmas carol | |
English | "Come, All Ye Shepherds" |
Text | by Carl Riedel |
Language | German |
Based on | "Nesem vám noviny" |
Melody | Bohemian |
Published | 1870 |
"Kommet, ihr Hirten" (Come, ye shepherds) is a German Christmas carol from Bohemia which was derived from a Czech carol, "Nesem vám noviny". It reflects elements from the nativity story, the annunciation to the shepherds, their walk to the manger and their Adoration, inviting to follow their example. The first line, "Kommet, ihr Hirten, ihr Männer und Fraun", addresses shepherds, men, and women.