Common Praise (1998) ‎#153

153. Good Christians All, Rejoice

1 Good Christians all, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice!
Listen now to what we say:
Jesus Christ is born today;
ox and ass before him bow,
and he is in the manger now.
Christ is born today;
Christ is born today!

2 Good Christians all, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice!
Hear the news of endless bliss:
Jesus Christ was born for this;
he has opened heaven's door
and we are blessed for evermore!
Christ was born for this;
Christ was born for this!

3 Good Christians all, rejoice
with heart and soul and voice!
Now you need not fear the grave;
Jesus Christ was born to save:
come at his most gracious call
to find salvation, one and all!
Christ was born to save;
Christ was born to save!

Text Information

• First Line: Good Christians all, rejoice
• Title: Good Christians All, Rejoice
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1818-1866) (alt.)
• Meter: 66 77 78 55
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Psalm 97
  ;
  Matthew 2:1-12
  ;
  Luke 2:1-20
  ;
  John 14:1-14
  ;
  Hebrews 1:1-12
  ;
  Hebrews 2:10-18
• Topic: Christmas; Epiphany
• Source: German-Latin carol (14th cent.)

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Harmonizer: Robert Lucas Pearsall (1795-1856)
• Arranger: John Stainer (1840-1901)
• Meter: 66 77 78 55
• Key: F Major
• Source: Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1533