Und hat ein Blümlein bracht
Mitten im kalten Winter
Wohl zu der halben Nacht.
It is an attractive and interesting tune, of irregular rhythm. The present setting was made by Michael Praetorius, 1517-1621, German composer and Kapellmeister.
For comments on Praetorius see [Hymn 248].
527. From heaven above to earth I come
Martin Luther, 1483-1546
Tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1829-78
1.
Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her,