The Hymns and Carols of Christmas

A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

Words: 14th Century Latin hymn, Puer natus in Bethlehem
Translation from Danish Et Barn Er Født I Betlehem by Nicolai F. S. Grundtvig
Into English, Translator Unknown

Music: "Puer Natus in Bethlehem"
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1. A Child is Born in Bethlehem,
in Bethlehem;
And gladness fills Jerusalem,
Allelujah! Allelujah!

2. A lowly manger shelters Him,
This Holy Boy.
God's angels sing above with joy.
Allelujah! Allelujah!

3. We now give thanks eternally,
Eternally.
To God, the Holy Trinity,
Allelujah! Allelujah!

For other translations, see Puer natus in Bethlehem

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