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Come, Sing Our Christmas Lay!

Author: Peter of Dresden

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Translator: D. G. Ristad

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Text Information

First Line: Come sing our christmas lay
Title: Come, Sing Our Christmas Lay!
German Title: Nun singet und seid froh
Translator: D. G. Ristad (1897)
Author: Peter of Dresden
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

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IN DULCI JUBILO

IN DULCI JUBILO was originally a folk dance; it is filled with rhythmic energy. There are many organ and choral arrangements of this tune. Sing this lilting lively carol in unison or in parts with bright flute accompaniment (either real flutes or flute stops on the organ). Observe a ritardando only…

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