Chapter 2
CHRISTMAS
The snow lay on the ground Old English Carol
Rev. Dr. Lingard Edv. Grieg Arr. By N. A. M.
Non troppo lento
1.
The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright When Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night.
2.
'Twas Mary, daughter pure of holy Anne, That brought into this world the G.o.d made Man.
3.
She laid Him in the stall at Bethlehem; The a.s.s and oxen shared the roof with him.
4.
Saint Joseph to was by, to tend the Child; To guard Him, and protect His Mother mild.
5.
The angels hovered 'round, and sang this song; "Venite, adoremus Dominum."
6.
And then that manger poor became a throne; For He whom Mary bore was G.o.d the Son.
7.
O come then, let us join the heav'nly host, To praise the Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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No. 9
CHRISTMAS
Stars of Glory
Carol Dr. Husenbeth S. Janowska
Slowly
1.
Stars of glory, s.h.i.+ne more brightly, Purer be the moonlight's beam, Glide, ye hours and moments, lightly, Swiftly down time's deepening stream; Bring the hour that banished sadness Brought redemption down to earth; When the shepherds heard with gladness Tidings of the Saviour's birth.
2.
See a beauteous angel soaring In the bright celestial blaze, On the shepherds, low
3.
See the shepherd quickly rising, Hast'ning to the humble stall, And the newborn Infant prizing, As the mighty Lord of all; Lowly now they bend before Him In His helpless infant state, Firmly faithful, they adore Him, And His greatness celebrate.
4.
Hark! The swell of heav'nly voices Peals along the vaulted sky; Angels sing while earth rejoices "Glory to our G.o.d on high; Glory in the highest heaven, Peace to humble men on earth;"
Joy to these and bliss is given In the great Redeemer's birth.
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No. 10
CHRISTMAS O Sing a joyous carol
Sister M. B.
from "Alte Katholische geistliche Kirchengesang" (Koln, 1599)*
* Catholic melody incorrectly attributed to M. Praetorius
Joyously
1.
O sing a joyful carol Unto the holy Child, And praise with gladsome voices His Mother undefiled.
Our gladsome voices greeting Shall hail our Infant King And our sweet Lady listens When joyful voices sing.
2.
Who is there meekly lying In yonder stable poor?
Dear children, it is Jesus; He bids you now adore.
Who is there kneeling by Him In Virgin beauty fair?
It is our Mother Mary, She bids you all draw near.
3.
Who is there near the cradle, That guards the holy Child?
It is our father Joseph Chaste spouse of Mary mild.
Dear children, oh, how joyful With them in Heav'n to be!
G.o.d grant that none be missing From that festivity.
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No. 11
CHRISTMAS
Silent night, Holy night
Fr. Gruber Arr. by Nicola A. Montani