Don Oíche Úd I mBeithil Lyrics
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Don Oíche Úd I mBeithil
Irish Lyrics
Don oíche úd i mBeithil,
Beidh tagairt ar ghrian go brách
Don oíche úd i mBeithil,
Go dtáinig an Briathar slán
Tá gríosghrua ar spéartha,
'S an talamh 'na chlúdach bán
Féach íosagán sa chléibhín,
'S an Mhaighdean in aoibhneas grá
Ar leacain lom an tsléibhe,
Go nglacann na haoirí scáth
Nuair in oscailt gheal na spéire,
Tá teachtaire Dé ar fáil
Céad glóir anois don Athair,
I bhFlaitheasa thuas go hard
Is feasta fós ar talamh,
D'fheara, dea-mhéin síocháin.
English Lyrics
I sing of a night in Bethlehem
A night as bright as dawn
I sing of that night in Bethlehem
The night the Word was born
The skies are glowing gaily
The earth in white is dressed
See Jesus in the cradle
Drink deep in His mother's breast
And there on a lonely hillside
The shepherds bow down in fear
When the heavens open brightly
And God's message rings out so clear
Glory now to the Father
In all the Heavens high
And peace to His friends on earth below
Is all the angels cry
Song Details
🎶 Composer: Unknown - may go back as far as the 7th century AD.
✍️ Translation: Don Oíche Úd I mBeithil (That Night in Bethlehem)
📝 Song Brief:
The carol celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ on that night in Bethlehem where the word of God was born. The carol is treasured in Ireland for its cultural and religious significance, often performed during the Christmas season in churches, schools, and homes. It represents a blend of Irish heritage and the universal celebration of Christmas.
✨ Genre: Irish Christmas Carol
👥 Covers:
The Chieftans, Sharon Lyons, Danú, Altan, Moya Brennan, Ros Ni Dhubhainn, Orla Fallon, Papagena, Orrachan.
🎤 Featured Artists: Celtic Woman
💿 Album: A Christmas Celebration
Released: Oct 3, 2006
Format: CD, Album
Label: Manhattan Records
Please Note: Although the album tracks are all performed by Celtic Woman, links with an asterisk are performed by other artists.
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