Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#122

122. We Christians May Rejoice Today

1 We Christians may Rejoice today,
When Christ was born to comfort and to save us;
Who thus believes No longer grieves,
For none are lost who grasp the hope He gave us.

2 O wondrous joy That God most high
Should take our flesh and thus our race should honor!
A Virgin mild Hath borne this Child;
Such grace and glory God hath put upon her.

3 Sin brought us grief, But Christ relief,
When down to earth He came for our salvation.
Since God with us Is dwelling thus,
Who dares to speak the Christian's condemnation?

4 Then hither throng With happy song
To Him whose birth and death are our assurance;
Through whom are we At last set free
From sins and burdens that surpassed endurance.

5 Yea, let us praise Our God and raise
Loud hallelujahs to the skies above us.
The bliss bestowed Today by God
To ceaseless thankfulness and joy should move us.

Text Information

• First Line: We Christians may Rejoice today
• Title: We Christians May Rejoice Today
• German Title: Wir Christenleut
• Author: K. Füger, 1521-1592
• Translator: C. Winkworth, 1827-78
• Meter: 44 11 44 11
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Nativity of our Lord
• Notes: Hymn text, suggested tune O JESU CHRIST, DEIN KRIPPLEIN IST

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