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Text:A Child Is Born in Bethlehem
Translator (sts. 1, 2, 8):Christopher J. Neuendorf
Translator (sts. 3-5):Hamilton M. MacGill, 1807-1880
Tune:PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM
Adapter:Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621

348. A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

Text Information
First Line: A child is born in Bethlehem
Title: A Child Is Born in Bethlehem
Translator (sts. 1, 2, 8): Christopher J. Neuendorf (alt.)
Translator (sts. 3-5): Hamilton M. MacGill, 1807-1880
Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia
Meter: 83 88
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ;
Topic: Christmas
Source: Latin, 13th cent.; Tr. sts. 6-7: Christian Worship, 2021
Copyright: Tr. sts. 1, 2, 8 © 2014 Christopher J. Neuendorf, admin. Northwestern Publishing House; Tr. sts. 6, 7 © 2021 Northwestern Publishing House; Tr. sts. 3-5 Public Domain
Tune Information
Name: PUER NATUS IN BETHLEHEM
Adapter: Michael Praetorius, 1571-1621
Meter: 83 88
Key: G Major or modal
Source: 13th cent.
Copyright: Public Domain



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