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His slumber is interrupted by a "novena"—a piece of miraculous news: a Child has been born.

The story told in the song is one of unexpected awakening and humble service. While the world outside is frozen and dark, a small cricket is tucked away in the warmth behind a kitchen chimney, intending to sleep through the entire winter.

The phrase (A cricket slept behind the chimney) refers to a classic Polish Christmas carol or pastorałka (pastoral song) written by Wanda Chotomska with music by Teresa Niewiarowska.

Through his simple music, the cricket summons a peaceful sleep for the Child, transforming a cold winter night into a dream of summer meadows. Performance Context

The cricket looks around and sees that this Child, lying in a simple manger, has no music to soothe Him. He asks, "Who will play for Him?".