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Thread #41675   Message #1898593
Posted By: Q (Frank Staplin)
02-Dec-06 - 05:19 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: 'Still, Still, Still'
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: 'Still, Still, Still'
Another version in English, source not posted.

STILL, STILL, STILL
(Salzburg 1819)

1.
Still, still, still,
He sleeps this night so chill!
The Virgin's tender arms enfolding,
Warm and safe the Child are holding,
Still, still, still,
He sleeps this night so chill.
2.
Sleep, sleep, sleep,
He lies in slumber deep,
While angel hosts from heav'n come winging,
Sweetest songs of joy are singing,
Sleep, sleep, sleep,
He lies in slumber deep.

www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/still_still_still_2.htm

The English translations all depart from the original.

What were the original 1819 verses? Were the six posted by Joe from that date? Not much written about the song and its early form and arrangers in the websites.