He Is Sleeping in a Manger

Translator: A. S. F. Oberndorfer

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Text Information

First Line: He is sleeping in a manger, children run and find Him there
Title: He Is Sleeping in a Manger
Translator: A. S. F. Oberndorfer
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Play sweet music

Tune

W ZLOBIE LEZY

The Polish tune is a rounded bar form (AABA). Its lines consist of short figures and phrases bound together by the consistent rhythmic pattern of the Polish mazurka (made famous by Frederic Chopin). Note especially the third line with its fine sequences and harmonic suspensions. Sing in parts with a…

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Timeline

Instances

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Noëls #60

Sing, Children, Sing #d18

Songs and Hymns for Primary Children #d34

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