Süsser Vater, Herre Gott Uploaded by: wimbomhof Composer: Heinrich Isaac Organ: Kiedrich, St. Valentinus and Dionysius Software: Hauptwerk IV Views: 83
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Sweeter the bells never sound is a well-known German Christmas carol dating from the 19th century.
The text is written to the German theologian and educator Friedrich Wilhelm Kritzinger (1816-1890). The melody comes from a Thuringian folk song before 1826 [1] on the also popular art song Watch as the sun sinket there was sung (1847) by Karl Kummerel (1822-1857) [2]. The melody was widespread (The love in my grave, etc.) also in numerous other variants. [3]
The song creates a hopeful and healing atmosphere. The bell sound is a symbol of peace, joy and Christmas joy.