The Hymns and Carols of Christmas

A Child Is Born in Bethlehem

For Christmas

Words and Music: Puer natus in Bethlehem, a 14th Century Latin Hymn
See Puer natus in Bethlehem from Dreves, with notes.

Translation from Danish Et Barn Er Født I Betlehem by Nicolai F. S. Grundtvig
Into English, Translator Unknown

Music: "Puer Natus in Bethlehem"
MIDI / Noteworthy Composer / PDF

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!

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