Rejoice in the Lord ‎#218

218. 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!
He 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 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: J. M. Neale (1853, alt.)
• Meter: 66.77.78.55
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Source: In dulci Jubilo, medieval carol

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Meter: 66.77.78.55
• Key: F Major
• Source: Medieval melody; Christmas Carols, Old and New (1870) (arranged in); restored to original form, 1953
• Copyright: Harmonized by John Stainer (1871) from The Hymnbook, used by permission of Westminster Press