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Text:Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
Translator:John M. Neale, 1818-1866
Tune:IN DULCI JUBILO
Harmonizer:John Stainer, 1840-1901

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:
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.



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