Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #318 (2012) Meter: 7.7.7.11 Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Liturgical Year Christmas (Days of); The Liturgical Year The Epiphany of the Lord Languages: English Tune Title: RESONET IN LAUDIBUS
Christ Was Born on Christmas Day