The zithers are ringing.

Sing lyres, Jesus is born, ; Sound fast trumpets, God has become man. ; Shepherds of sheep, cattle and servants of the Lord, ; Noble fairy, standard-bearers of the wide world. ; ; You poor, you shepherds, may you boast, ; For among you is the baby Jesus, may you rejoice. ; He desires nothing from you, but a pure heart, a pure soul, ; A request, we wish for you, eternal life. ; ; Here the creator of the heavens, lies in a manger, ; The maker of heaven and earth, rests among the cattle. ; Shepherds of sheep, cattle and servants of the Lord, ; Noble fairy, standard-bearers of the wide world.