207. Good Christian Men, Rejoice
1 Good Christian men, rejoice,
With heart, and soul, and voice;
Give ye heed to what we say:
Jesus Christ is born today;
Earth and heav'n before him bow,
And he is in the manger now.
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!
2 Good Christian men, rejoice,
With heart, and soul, and voice;
Now ye hear of endless bliss:
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath opened heaven's door,
And man is blessed evermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!
3 Good Christian men, rejoice,
With heart, and soul, and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave:
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain his everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!
| Text Information | |
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| First Line: | Good Christian men, rejoice |
| Title: | Good Christian Men, Rejoice |
| Translator: | John Mason Neale (1853; alt.; alt. 1961) |
| Meter: | 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5. |
| Scripture: | Luke 2:11-12 |
| Topic: | Cast Out Fear |
| Source: | Medieval Latin carol |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | IN DULCI JUBILO |
| Arranger: | (1918) |
| Meter: | 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5. |
| Key: | F Major |
| Source: | German melody, 14th cent. |
