Resonet in laudibus (Anonymous)
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CPDL #20594:
Finale 2006
- Editor: Richard R. Haynes (submitted 2009-12-07). Score information: Letter, 1 page, 25 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
- CPDL #1676:
- Editor: Christopher R. Baker (submitted 2000-11-27). Copyright: CC BY 1.0
- Edition notes: arr. Walford Davies, A Students' Hymnal, Wales 1923
General Information
Title: Christ was born on Christmas Day
Alternate titles: Joseph, liebster Joseph mein, Resonet in laudibus
Composer: Anonymous (Traditional)
Lyricist: John Mason Neale
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carol
Languages: English, Latin
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 1360 (first known printed source of Resonet In Laudibus in the Mosburg Gradual)
Description: "Christ Was Born On Christmas Day" is based on a 13th century Latin hymn, "Resonet In Laudibus". It was translated to English by Rev. John Mason Neale.
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Original text and translations
English and 
Latin text
Christ was born on Christmas Day
Wreathe the holly, twine the bay;
Christus natus hodie; [Christ is born today]
The Babe, The Son, the Holy One of Mary.
He is born to set us free,
He is born our Lord to be,
Ex Maria Virgine, [born of the Virgin Mary]
The God, the Lord, by all ador’d forever.
Let the bright red berries glow,
Ev’ry where in goodly show,
Christus natus hodie;
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.
Christian men, rejoice and sing,
‘Tis the birthday of a King
Ex Maria Virgine;
The God, the Lord, by all ador'd forever.
Sing out with bliss,
His name is this: Immanuel!
As twas foretold in days of old,
By Gabriel.