Corpus Christi Carol (Clifford Boyd)
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- (Posted 2003-02-21) CPDL #04902:
- Editor: Clifford Boyd (submitted 2003-02-21). Copyright: Personal
- Edition notes: GIF format, low print resolution
General Information
Title: Corpus Christi Carol
Composer: Clifford Boyd
Number of voices: 8vv Voicing: SSAATTBB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published:
Description:
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Original text and translations
English text
1. Down in yon forest there stands a hall:
The bells of Paradise I heard them ring:
It's covered all over with purple and pall
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything.
2. In that hall there stands a bed:
The bells of Paradise I heard them ring:
It's covered all over with scarlet so red:
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything.
3. At the bed-side there lies a stone:
The bells of Paradise I heard them ring:
Which the sweet Virgin Mary knelt upon:
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything.
4. Under that bed there runs a flood:
The bells of Paradise I heard them ring:
The one half runs water, the other runs blood:
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything.
5. At the bed's foot there grows a thorn:
The bells of Paradise I heard them ring:
Which ever blows blossom since he was born:
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything.
6. Over that bed the moon shines bright:
The bells of Paradise I heard them ring:
Denoting our Saviour was born this night:
And I love my Lord Jesus above anything.