O Sing to the Babe and Maria
16th century German Carol, tr. by K. A. Hindenlang
From heaven high, O angels sing,
Eja, Eja, Susani, susani, susani.
Come play the pipe and sound the string.
Alleluia, alleluia, O sing to the Babe and Maria.
The lute and harp so softly play,
Eja, Eja, Susani, susani, susani.
The child must sleep 'til break of day.
Alleluia, alleluia, O sing to the Babe and Maria.
Sing praise to God who reigns on high,
Eja, Eja, Susani, susani, susani.
With music sweet now fill the sky.
Alleluia, alleluia, O sing to the Babe and Maria.
The traditional "Eja, Susanni" has been retained from the original German Christmas lullaby text.
The word "susanni" derives from an Old German verb meaning "to sleep."