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Cleyne kintjen, grooten Godt
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Cleyne kintjen, grooten Godt by Jan Van der Wielen — Lyrics
Cleyne kintjen grooten Godt,
is dees plaetse uw paleys?
Moet ghy in dit arme kot,
oock nu rusten op de reys?
Moet ghy dan, O Godt van al,
rusten in een armen stal?
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About Cleyne kintjen, grooten Godt
This gentle Christmas carol in Dutch imagines the infant Jesus in a humble stable. The text asks poignant questions about his surroundings: must he rest in this poor hovel, and is he so unknown that he must sleep in the wind? The music reflects the tender, questioning nature of the words, offering a moment of quiet reflection on the Nativity. Composed for three-part women's voices (SSA), Cleyne kintjen, grooten Godt is a touching exploration of the paradox of God becoming man in such simple circumstances, suitable for a choir seeking a devotional piece for the Christmas season.
