Singing the Living Tradition ‎#236

236. O Thou Joyful Day

1 O thou joyful day,
O thou blessed day,
gladsome, peaceful Christmastide.
Earth’s hope awaken,
Love life has taken.
Joy, O, joy to all at Christmastide.

2 O sanctissima,
O sanctissima,
gladsome, peaceful Christmastide.
Light now is beaming,
our souls redeeming.
Joy, O, joy to all at Christmastide.

Text Information

• First Line: O thou joyful day
• Title: O Thou Joyful Day
• Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.9.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Christmas; Communion
• Source: Traditional

Tune Information

• Name: SICILIAN MARINERS
• Meter: 5.5.7.5.5.9.
• Key: D Major
• Source: Sicilian melody, first pub. The European Magazine & London Review, 1792, alt.