A Child Is Born

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Publication Information:
ECS Publishing — 4389 (1990)

Text Information:
Reference: Benedictine processional, 14th century

Duration: 3:15
Lyrics: A child is born in Bethlehem, Alleluia! Wherefore rejoice, Jerusalem, Alleluia, alleluia! With joyful hearts in praise, Christ, the newborn King adore now as newfound songs we raise. Hic jacet in praesepio, Alleluia! Qui regnat sine termino, Alleluia, Alleluia! In cordis jubilo, Christum natum adoremus cum novo cantico. De matre natus virgine, Alleluia! Qui Lumen est de Lumine, Alleluia! Alleluia! In cordis jubilo, Christum natum adoremus cum novo cantico. In hoc natali gaudio, Alleluia! Benedicamus Domino, Alleluia, Alleluia! In cordis jublio, Christum natum adoremus cum novo cantico. Now praise the Blessed Trinity, Alleluia! Who reigns for all eternity, Alleluia, Alleluia! With joyful hearts in praise, Christ the newborn King adore cum novo cantico. English translation: A child is born in Bethlehem, Alleluia! Wherefore rejoice, Jerusalem, Alleluia, alleluia! With joyful hearts in praise, Christ, the newborn King adore now as newfound songs we raise. The child lies in a manger low, alleluia! Who rules while all the ages go, alleluia, alleluia! With joyful hearts in praise, Christ, the newborn King adore now As newfound songs we raise. Of virgin mother born tonight, alleluia! Who is eternal Light of Light, alleluia, alleluia! With joyful hearts in praise, Christ, the newborn King adore now As newfound songs we raise. Upon this joyful holy night, alleluia! We bless your name, O Lord of Light, alleluia, alleluia! With joyful hearts in praise, Christ, the newborn King adore now As newfound songs we raise. Now praise the Blessed Trinity, alleluia! Who reigns for all eternity, alleluia, alleluia! With joyful hearts in praise, Christ, the newborn King adore now As newfound songs we raise.
Notes: SATB with Alto and Tenor divisi.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner    Added: Nov 3, 2021    Last updated: Jan 22, 2022