156. Good Christian Men, Rejoice!

1 Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice;
Give ye heed to what we say:
News! news!
Jesus Christ is born today!
Ox and ass before Him bow,
And He is in the manger now;
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!

2 Good Christian men, rejoice
With heart and soul and voice;
Now ye hear of endless bliss:
Joy! joy!
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath opened heaven's door,
And man is blessed evermore:
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!

3 Good Christian men rejoice,
With heart and soul and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave:
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain His everlasting hall:
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!

Text Information
First Line: Good Christian men, rejoice
Title: Good Christian Men, Rejoice!
Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866
Language: English
Publication Date: 1970
Topic: Christmas
Source: Latin carol, 14th century
Tune Information
Name: [Good Christian men, rejoice]
Harmonizer: John Stainer
Key: F Major
Source: German melody, 14th century



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