Christmas Carols of the Slovak and Carpatho-Rusyn Tradition

Nebo i Zeml'a

Nebo is zeml'a, nebo is zeml'a Nyni torjestvujut. Anhely l'ude, anhely l'udy Veselo sprazdnujut'. : Christos rodilsja, Boh voplotilsja, Anhely spivajut, Carije vitajut', Poklon otdajut', pastyrije hrajut', Cudo, cudo, povidajut'. Vo viflejemi, vo Viflejemi Vesela novina. Cistaja D'iva, cistaja D'iva Porodila Syna. : Christos rodilsja, Boh voplotilsja, Anhely spivajut, Carije vitajut', Poklon otdajut', pastyrije hrajut', Cudo, cudo, povidajut'

Heaven and Earth

Heaven and earth, heaven and earth Now welcome their Redeemer. Angels and people, angels and people Join in a celebration. : Salvation is begun, born is the Virgin's Son; Angels voices ringing, Wise Men gifts are bringing; Shepherds tell the story, star proclaims the glory; Christ is, Christ is born in Bethlehem. In Bethlehem, in Bethlehem God's Word is given birth. Born of a Virgin, born of a virgin, Master of heaven and earth. : Salvation is begun, born is the Virgin's Son; Angels voices ringing, Wise Men gifts are bringing; Shepherds tell the story, star proclaims the glory; Christ is, Christ is born in Bethlehem.

Eternal God

Eternal God, thru gates of birth. : Shepherd's adore, and angels sing; Star shines on the newborn King. Jesus Christ is born. Bethlehem's child, born in a cave; : Destined to make sacrifice; Only God could pay such price. For the fall of man.

Boh Predvicnjy

Boh predv'icnyj narodilsja: : Prijsol dnes, so nebes, Aby spas l'ud svoj v ves, I ut'isilsja. V Viflejemi narodilsja: : Mesija Christos nas I Pan nas dl'a vs'ich nas, Nam narodilsja

S'Nami Boh!

God Is With Us!

S'nami Boh, s'nami Boh! Razumejte jazyci I pokarjajtesja, i pokarjajtesja Jako s'nami Boh, Jako s'nami Boh.

God is with us, God is with us. Understand ye all nations And submit yourselves, and submit yourselves For God is with us, For God is with us

Vo Vyfleyemi

In Bethlehem

Vo Vyfleyemi nyni novyna Prechysta Diva porodyla Syna V yaslak spovytiy pomizh bydlyaty Spochyv na sini Boh neobnyatry. (2) II Vzhe Kheruvymy slavu spivayut Anhel's kikhory Spasa vitayut Pastyr ubohyj nese, shchmo mozhe Shchob obdaryty Dytyatko Bozhe. (2)

In Bethlehem today came the news The Pure Virgin gave birth to a son In a humble manger, in the form of a child Sleeping on the hay, God Eternal. (2) II The Cherubim sing glory Angelic choirs welcome the Savior The poor shepherd brings what he can To give a gift to the Son of God. (2)

Dyvnaya Novyna

Wondrous News

Dyvnaya Novyna Nyni Diva Syna Porodyla v Vefleyemi Mariya yedyna. (2) Ne v tsarski palati No mezhy beydlyaty Vo pustyny, vo yaskyny A treba vsim znaty. (2) Shcho to Boha ista Maruya Prechista I razhdaye i pytaye Yeho yak nevista. (2) Na rukakh trymaye I Yemu spivaye Vsemochuchym Stvorytelem Yoho nazyvaye. (2)

Wondrous news A Son today of the Virgin Bore in Bethlehem Mary, the chosen one. (2) Not in a king's palace By the ox and donkey In the desert, in a stable But all should know of this. (2) It was God's will that Mary Immaculate Gave birth To His Son. (2) In her arms, she holds Him And she sings to Him The Supreme Creation She names Him. (2)

Na Nebi Zirka

A Bright Star in Heaven

Na nebi zirka yasna zasyala I liubym svitlom siyaye Khvylyaspasenya nam zavytala Boh v Vyfleyemirrazhdaye Schob zemliu z nebom v odno zluchyty Khrystos rodyvsia, slavite! Khrystos rodyvsia, slavite! V bidnim vertepi, v yaskakh na sini Spochyv Vladyka, Tsar svita Otozh do Neho spishim vsi nyni Nasheho zhde Vin pryvita Spishim liubovy yeho ohrity: Khrystos rodyvsia, slavite! Khrystos rodyvsia, slavite! Blahoslovy nas, Dytjatko Bozhe Dary nas nyni ljubovju Naj chila syla peklo ne zmozhe Nas rozzhdiyty z Toboyu! Blahoslovy nas my Tvoyi Deetyh Khrystos rodyvsia slavite! Khrystos rodyvsia, slavite!

A bright star in heaven shone in the night Send a gentle ray of warm light For us has dawned now the hour of salvation Tonight in Bethlehem is born our God To reunite heaven and earth, his mission For that Christ comes: Give Glory! For that Christ comes: Give Glory! In a poor shelter, in a poor manger The Lord of Earth reclines on hay Let us then hasten to His sweet presence Where He awaits our fair greeting Hasten to warm Him with a breath of love 'Tis Christ that comes: Give Glory! Tis Christ that comes: Give Glory! Bless and protect us, O Divine Baby Shower us today with Divine Love No force of hell nor power of darkness Can ever sever our love Bless us we pray you, we are your children You, Christ who comes: Give Glory! You, Christ who comes: Give Glory!

O Kto, Kto Nikolaja L'ubit

Hymn To Saint Nicholas

O kto, kto Nikolaja l'ubit, O kto, kto Nikolaju Sluzit, Tomu svjatyj Nikolaj Na vsjakij cas pomahaj Nikolaj, Nikolaj

O Who loves Nicholas the Saintly O Who serves Nicholas the Saintly Him will Nicholas receive. And give help in time of need. Holy Father Nicholas.

Ring Christmas Bells Ukrainian Carol

Ring Christmas bells Merrily sing Tell all the world Jesus is King Loudly proclaim With one Accord The happy Tale Welcome the Lord Ring Christmas Bells Sound far and near The birthday of Jesus is here Herald the news to old and young Tell it to all In ev'ry tongue Ring Christmas bells toll loud and long Your messagweet Peel and prolong Come all ye people Join in the singing Repeat the story Told by the ringing  Ring Christmas bells Ring Christmas bells Ring with one accord The happy tale Welcome the Lord Ring Christmas bells merrily ring tell all the world Jesus is King

There is joy in Bethlehem, Christ the Lord to us is come. Angels singing, Shepherds kneeling Wise men following a star, for Christ is born! God fulfilled His promised word, Sent the Savior, Christ the Lord, Angels gloriously proclaiming, "Peace on earth, good will to men, for Christ is born!"

Viflejemi novina, D'iva Syna porodila, Porodila v blahodati Neporoèna D'iva Mati, Maria. Poloila na s'ini V Viflejemskoj jaskiòi. Josif D'ivu pot'i¹aje Povivati pomahaje, Marii.