Trinity Psalter Hymnal ‎#308

308. 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

• First Line: Good Christian men, rejoice
• Title: Good Christian Men, Rejoice
• Author: John Mason Neale (1853, alt., alt. 1961)
• Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2018
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:7-20
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:15
• Topic: Christ: Birth of; Christ: As Conqueror; Fear
• Source: Medieval Latin carol

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Arranger: W. D. (1918)
• Meter: 6.6.7.7.7.8.5.5.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: German melody, 14th cent.