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1 Christ was born on Christmas day:
Wreathe the holly, twine the bay,
Christus natus hodie:
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.
2 He is born to set us free,
He is born our Lord to be,
Ex Maria Virgine:
The God, the Lord, by all adored for ever.
3 Let the bright red berries glow
Ev'rywhere in goodly show:
Christus natus hodie:
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.
4 Christians all, rejoice and sing,
'Tis the birthday of a King,
Ex Maria Virgine:
The God, the Lord, by all adored for ever.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Christ was born on Christmas day |
| Title: | Christ Was Born on Christmas Day |
| Meter: | 777 11 |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Topic: | The Liturgical Year: Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year: The Epiphany of the Lord |
| Source: | Traditional |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | RESONET IN LAUDIBUS |
| Meter: | 777 11 |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
| Source: | German Carol, 14th cent. |
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