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| Text: | Good Christian Friends, Rejoice |
| Translator: | John M. Neale, 1818-1866 |
| Tune: | IN DULCI JUBILO |
| Arranger: | John Stainer, 1840-1901 |
1 Good Christian friends, rejoice,
With heart and soul and voice;
Give ye heed to what we say:
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 friends, rejoice,
With heart and soul and voice;
Now ye hear of endless bliss;
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He has opened heaven's door,
And we are blest for evermore.
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 his 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: | 66 77 78 55 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Scripture: | ; ; |
| Topic: | The Liturgical Year: Christmas (Days of) |
| Source: | Latin and German, 14th cent. |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | IN DULCI JUBILO |
| Arranger: | John Stainer, 1840-1901 (adapt.) |
| Meter: | 66 77 78 55 |
| Key: | F Major or modal |
| Source: | J. Klug's Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1535 |
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