(Ah! What a great Mystery)
Preface
Ah! Quel grand mystere!, which translated to "Ah! What a great Mystery" in English, is a traditional French carol dated back to19th century. The author or composer of this French Christmas carol is anonymous. This traditional carol describes Jesus being the King of Universe and the Messiah. The lyrics of Ah! Quel grand mystere! denote joy and jubilation.
French Ah! Quel grand mystère! Dieu se fait enfant. Il descend sur terre, Lui, le tout-puissant! C’est bien le Messie, Roi de l’univers, Qui nous rend la vie En brisant nos fers. Alleluia! Alleluia! Chantons Noël! Chantons le Roi du Ciel! Le grand Roi des anges, Dieu de majesté, En de pauvres langes Est emmailloté. Tendrement sa Mère En ses bras le prend, Puis le montre, fièvre, À Joseph chantant : Alleluia! Alleluia! Chantons Noël! Chantons le Roi du Ciel! Des bergers sans crainte, Loin de leurs troupeaux, À la vierge sainte Offrent leurs agneaux. Écoutant les anges, Vite ils sont venus Dire leurs louanges À l’Enfant Jésus. Alleluia! Alleluia! Chantons Noël! Chantons le Roi du Ciel! Bénissant l’aurore Qui paraît pour moi, Avec eux j’adore En Jésus mon Roi, Puisqu’il le demande Même à tout pécheur, Je lui fais l’offrande De mon pauvre cœur. Alleluia! Alleluia! Chantons Noël! Chantons le Roi du Ciel! L’univers en fête Dieu s’est fait enfant! L’amour sur la terre Le plus beau présent. Les peuples du monde Veulent pactiser Devant cette crèche On les voit chanter : Alleluia! Alleluia! Chantons Noël! Chantons le Roi du Ciel! | English Ah! What a great mystery! God makes himself a child. He comes down to the earth, He, the all-powerful. He is the Messiah indeed, King of the universe, Who gives us back life By breaking our chains. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Sing we Noel! Sing we the King of Heaven! The great King of Angels, The God of Majesty, In poor swaddling clothes Is wrapped. Tenderly his Mother Takes him in her arms, Then proudly shows him To Joseph singing : Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Sing we Noel! Sing we the King of Heaven! Shepherds without fear Far from their flocks To the Holy Virgin Offer their lambs. Listening to the angels, Quickly have they come To sing their praises To the Child Jesus. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Sing we Noel! Sing we the King of Heaven! Blessing the dawn Which appears for me With them I adore In Jesus my King. Because He asks it Even of sinners, I make Him an offering Of my poor heart. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Sing we Noel! Sing we the King of Heaven! The universe in festivity God has made himself a child! Love on the Earth, The most beautiful present! The peoples of the world Wish to make peace Before the manger We see them singing : Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Sing we Noel! Sing we the King of Heaven! |