Alle Jahre wieder Kommt das Christuskind Auf die Erde nieder, Wo wir Menschen sind; Kehrt mit seinem Segen Ein in jedes Haus, Geht auf allen Wegen Mit uns ein und aus; Ist auch mir zur Seite Still und unerkannt, Daß es treu mich leite An der lieben Hand. Every year again Comes the Christ Child Down to earth Where we humans are. Stops with his blessing At every house Walks on all paths With us in and out. Stands also at my side Silent and unrecognized To faithfully guide me with His beloved hand. Singable translation by Harriet Reynolds Krauth: As each happy Christmas Dawns on earth again, Comes the holy Christ Child To the hearts of men. Enters with His blessing Into ev'ry home, Guides and guards our footsteps As we go and come. All unknown, beside me He will ever stand, And will safely lead me With His own right hand.