Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#97

97. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

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 man is 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 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
• Paraphraser: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:47
• Topic: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Joy
• Source: German-Latin Carol, 14th C.

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5
• Key: F Major
• Source: German Melody, 14th C.