Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#314

314. Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

1 Good Christian friends, rejoice,
With heart and soul and voice;
Give ye heed 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 Christian friends, rejoice,
With heart and soul and voice;
Now you hear of endless bliss;
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He has opened heaven's door,
And we are blest forevermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!

3 Good Christian friends, 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 friends, rejoice
• Title: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
• Translator: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Meter: 66 77 78 55
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Luke 1:77-79
  ;
  Luke 2:6-18
  ;
  Ephesians 1:3-12
• Source: Latin and German, 14th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Arranger: John Stainer, 1840-1901 (adapt.)
• Meter: 66 77 78 55
• Key: F Major or modal
• Source: J. Klug's Geistliche Lieder, Wittenberg, 1535