The Blessed Son of God (From "Hodie")

Vaughan Williams, Ralph (1872–1958)

Occasion:
Proper of Time → Christmas Season → The Nativity of the Lord → General

Publication Information:
Oxford University Press — 43.929 (1954)

Text Information:
Reference: Miles Coverdale after Martin Luther

Duration: 2:30
Lyrics: The blessed son of God only In a crib full poor did lie; With our poor flesh and our poor blood Was clothed that everlasting good. Kyrie eleison. The Lord Christ Jesu, God’s son dear, Was a guest and a stranger here; Us for to bring from misery, That we might live eternally. Kyrie eleison. All this did he for us freely, For to declare his great mercy; All Christendom be merry therefore, And give him thanks for evermore. Kyrie eleison.
Notes: SATB with Alto, Tenor, Bass divisi.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner    Added: Nov 5, 2021    Last updated: Jan 26, 2022