Worship (3rd ed.) ‎#396

396. Christ Was Born on Christmas Day

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 on 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
Everywhere in goodly show:
Christus Natur 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: 1986
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7
• Topic: Christmas; Christmas Season; Children's Hymns; Freedom
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: RESONET IN LAUDIBUS
• Composer (melody): Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
• Meter: 777 11
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: German, 16th C.
• Copyright: Harm. © Oxford University Press