Trinity Hymnal ‎#159

159. Good Christian men, rejoice

1 Good Christian men, rejoice,
With heart, and soul, and voice;
Give ye heed to what we say:
Jesus Christ is born today;
Earth and heav'n before him bow,
And he is in the manger now.
Christ is born today!
Christ is born today!

2 Good Christian men, rejoice,
With heart, and soul, and voice;
Now ye hear of endless bliss:
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath oped the heav'nly door,
And man is blessed evermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!

3 Good Christian men, 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Good Christian men, rejoice
• Translator: John Mason Neale (1853)
• Meter: 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. 8. 5. 5.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:1-14
• Topic: Christ, The Lord Jesus; Christ: Birth of; Cast Out Fear
• Source: Medieval Latin

Tune Information

• Name: IN DULCI JUBILO
• Harmonizer: W. D. (1918)
• Meter: 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. 8. 5. 5.
• Key: F Major
• Source: 14th century medieval melody