This work serves as a formal musical arrangement of a traditional nativity carol, specifically adapted for SATB choir and instrumental accompaniment. The publication provides a German-language version of an early composition, intended for performance by choral ensembles. It functions as a technical resource for conductors and musicians seeking to integrate this specific piece into their repertoire.

Experts and choral directors identify this piece as a standard entry in the composer's early catalog. Musicians frequently note the accessibility of the arrangement for intermediate-level ensembles.