"We Christian people have joy now because for our consolation Christ has been born as a man, he has redeemed us. The person who takes comfort in this and believes firmly will not be lost"

“Wir Christenleut’ habn jetzt Freud, weil uns zu Trost Christus ist Mensch geboren, hat uns erloest. Wer sich des troest und glaubet fest, soll nicht werden verloren.” This hymn was used as an outline for a nativity play in 1589. Look here for the entire text – even in English translation: LKG 96 Wir Christenleut habn jetzt Freud…