The Faith We Sing ‎#2093

2093. The Snow Lay on the Ground

1 The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright,
when Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night.
Venite adoremus Dominum.*
Venite adoremus Dominum.

Refrain:
Venite adoremus Dominum.
Venite adoremus Dominum.

2 'Twas Mary, daughter pure of holy Anne,
that brought into this world the God made man.
She laid him in a stall at Bethlehem;
the ass and oxen shared the roof with them. [Refrain]

3 And thus that manger poor became a throne;
for he whom Mary bore was God the Son.
O come, then, let us join the heavenly host;
to praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. [Refrain]

* Venite adoremus Dominum = Veh-nee-teh ah-doe-reh-moos Doe-mee-noom

Text Information

• First Line: The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright
• Title: The Snow Lay on the Ground
• Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:1-20
• Topic: The Grace of Jesus Christ: Christ's Birth and Baptism
• Source: Anglo-English carol
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: VENITE ADOREMUS
• Adapter: Charles Winfred Douglas
• Harmonizer: Leo Sowerby
• Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: Harm. © 1941 Leo Sowerby