This day Christ was born (William Byrd)

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(Posted 2021-12-09) CPDL #67089: (LilyPond)

Editor: Allen Garvin (submitted 2021-12-09). Score information: Letter, 7 pages, 109 kB Copyright: CC BY NC

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(Posted 2021-03-13) CPDL #63450:

Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2021-03-13). Score information: A4, 12 pages, 183 kB Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: A bar-less edition of the anthem. Note values halved.

(Posted 2017-07-04) CPDL #45277:

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2017-07-04). Score information: A4, 8 pages, 100 kB Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Reformatting of #6983. Transposed down a major 2nd and note values halved.

(Posted 2004-05-10) CPDL #06983: (Sibelius 4)

Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2004-05-10). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 142 kB Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Revised 11/08.

Note that the proportion between time-signatures C and 3 in this edition are correct, as shown by conflicts between the different signatures in different parts.

(Posted 2002-10-25) CPDL #04122:

Editor: Steve Sanders (submitted 2002-10-25). Score information: A4, 8 pages, 140 kB Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes:

Possible error(s) identified. Error summary: Proportions between different time-signatures See the discussion page for full description.

General Information

Title: This Day Christ Was Born
Composer: William Byrd
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSAATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1611 in Psalmes, Songs, and Sonnets, no. 27
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Original text and translations

English text

This day Christ was borne,
this day our Saviour did appeare,
This day the Angels sing in earth,
the Archangels are glad.
This day the just rejoyce, saying:
Glory be to God on high. Alleluia.