The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#92

92. Now Sing We, Now Rejoice

1 Now sing we, now rejoice,
Now raise to heav'n our voice;
He from whom joy streameth
Poor in a manger lies;
Not so brightly beameth
The sun in yonder skies.
Thou my Savior art!
Thou my Savior art!

2 Come from on high to me;
I cannot rise to thee.
Cheer my wearied spirit,
O pure and holy Child;
Thro' Thy grace and merit,
Blest Jesus, Lord most mild,
Draw me unto Thee!
Draw me unto Thee!

3 Now thro' His Son doth shine
The Father's grace divine.
Death o'er us had reigned
Thro' sin and vanity;
He for us obtained
Eternal joy on high.
May we praise Him there!
May we praise Him there!

4 Oh, where shall joy be found?
Where but on heav'nly ground?
Where the angels singing
With all His saints unite,
Sweetest praises bringing
In heav'nly joy and light,
Oh, that we were there!
Oh, that we were there!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Now sing we, now rejoice
• Title: Now Sing We, Now Rejoice
• Latin Title: In dulci jubilo
• Translator: Arthur T. Russell (1851, alt.)
• Author: Unknown (c. 1300)
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6.5.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:1-14
• Topic: The Church Year: Christmas

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Meter: 6.6.6.6.6.6.5.5.
• Key: G Major
• Source: German melody, 14th century