On the birthday of the Lord (Anonymous)

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Editor: Christopher R. Baker (submitted 2000-11-27).   Copyright: CC BY 1.0
Edition notes: English version 'In natali Domini' also available, arranged by Rev. G. H. Palmer
  • CPDL #1739: Network.png
Editor: Christopher R. Baker (submitted 2000-11-27).   Copyright: CC BY 1.0
Edition notes: Latin version 'In natali Domini' also available

General Information

Title: On the Birthday of the Lord
Composer: Anonymous

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB

Genre: Sacred, Carol

Language: Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: The Cowley Carol Book (1902)

Description:

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Original text and translations

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1.
On the birthday of the Lord
Angel Quires with one accord
Sing in dulci jubilo,
Gloria uni Deo!
Refrain:
God of Mary maid is born
Christ is Mary's son tomorn:
Mother she, yet maiden aye.
2.
Tidings true an Angel told
Certain shepherds on the wold,
Tidings great and full of glee;
Christ and His nativity.
Refrain.
3.
Born is our Emmanuel,
As fortold by Gabriel,
Witness'd of Ezechiel,
From the Father forthfaring.
Refrain.
4.
Christus natus hodie
Ex Maria Virgine:
gender'd not of mortal seed,
God today is Man indeed.
Refrain.
5.
Princes three in worship bent,
Incense, gold, and myrrh present:
King of kings, above, below, Gloria uni Deo!
Refrain.