Words from the Mainz Gesangbuch (1628), translated by G. R. W. The Melody (said to come from Katharina Tirs' Hymnarius, 1588) harmonized by C. W.
Notes and Source: George Ratcliffe Woodward, ed., The Cowley Carol Book For Christmas, Easter, and Ascensiontide, Second Series (London: A. R. Mowbray & Co., Ltd, ca. 1919), Carol #70, and
George Radcliffe Woodward, ed, Songs of Syon (London: Schott & Co., Third Edition, 1908), #423
1. Descend from heav'n, ye Angels, come:
Eya! Eya! Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby;
With song, ding-dong, with pipe and drum;
Alléluyá, Alléluyá,
Sing ye of Jesus, Mary's Son.
2. Nor leave behind, ye tuneful quires,
Eya! Eya! Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby;
Your merry harpsichords and lyres;
Alléluyá, Alléluyá,
And sing of Jesus, Mary's Son.
3. And let your voices rise and fall,
Eya! Eya! Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby;
With organ, lute and virginal;
Alléluyá, Alléluyá,
In praise of Jesus, Mary's Son.
4. Sing, "Peace, goodwill from shore to shore":
Eya! Eya! Lullaby, lullaby, lullaby;
"Glory on high for evermore";
Alléluyá, Alléluyá,
In praise of Jesus, Mary's Son.
Sheet Music from George Ratcliffe Woodward, ed., The Cowley Carol Book For Christmas, Easter, and Ascensiontide, Second Series (London: A. R. Mowbray & Co., Ltd, ca. 1919), Carol #70
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