318. Christ Was Born on Christmas Day

1 Christ was born on Christmas day:
Wreathe the holly, twine the bay,
Christus natus hodie:
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.

2 He is born to set us free,
He is born our Lord to be,
Ex Maria Virgine:
The God, the Lord, by all adored for ever.

3 Let the bright red berries glow
Ev'rywhere in goodly show:
Christus natus hodie:
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.

4 Christians all, rejoice and sing,
'Tis the birthday of a King,
Ex Maria Virgine:
The God, the Lord, by all adored for ever.

Text Information
First Line: Christ was born on Christmas day
Title: Christ Was Born on Christmas Day
Meter: 777 11
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Topic: The Liturgical Year: Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year: The Epiphany of the Lord
Source: Traditional
Tune Information
Name: RESONET IN LAUDIBUS
Meter: 777 11
Key: E♭ Major
Source: German Carol, 14th cent.



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