SSATB choir a cappella - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.50-1704-E Composed by Johannes Eccard and Susan Palo Cherwien. Christmas. Instrument part. 11 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #50-1704-E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.50-1704-E). German.A motet from the late 1500's by the German composer Johannes Eccard. Eccard was noted for his work with the Lutheran chorale and for creating a unique five-part texture, which is reflected in this piece. The edition by Susan Cherwien has several performance options and includes an English translation.