Christmas Carol from England, 17th Century / Melody: Winchester Old
scoring: T.T.B.B. / lyrics: Nahum Tate (1652-1715)
language: English / (German) / key: B flat major / duration: 2:30 min.
This opus is also available in the versions for mixed choir and female choir.
On the back of the sheet music the arrangement is printed with the german text "Es waren Hirten, nah' dem Ort".
During a performance, both languages can also be used alternately.