Hymnal: One in Faith #401 (2015) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Lyrics: 1 The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright,
When Christ the Lord was born on Christmas night.
Venite, adoremus Dominum;
Venite, adoremus Dominum.
Refrain:
Venite, adoremus Dominum;
Venite, adoremus Dominum.
2 'Twas Mary, daughter pure, came to the crèche,
And brought into this world the Word made flesh.
She laid him in a stall at Bethlehem;
The ass and oxen shared the roof with them. [Refrain]
3 Saint Joseph, too, was near to tend the Child,
To guard him, and protect his mother mild.
The angels hovered round, and sang this song:
Venite, adoremus Dominum. [Refrain]
4 And thus that manger poor became a throne,
For he whom Mary bore was God the Son.
O come, then, let us join the heav'nly host,
To praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: VENITE, ADOREMUS
The Snow Lay on the Ground