Community of Christ Sings ‎#433

433. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

1 Good Christian friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
give ye heed to what we say:
Jesus Christ was 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 friends, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice;
now ye hear of endless bliss:
Jesus Christ was born for this!
God has opened heaven's door,
and we are blest forevermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!

3 Good Christian friends, 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 the everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!

Text Information

• First Line: Good Christian friends, rejoice
• Title: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 1:20-21
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ: Savior
• Source: Latin carol, 14th c.

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Harmonizer: John Stainer, 1840-1901 (alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: German melody, 14th c.