Sleep No More, The Glad Heavens Are Blazing
For Christmas
Words: A translation by K. W. Simpson of Alle gioie pastori, from the Coferati edition of “Laude Spirituali,” 1674
Music: Italian melody (Virginelle, Fide ancelle), from the Coferati edition of “Laude Spirituali,” 1674
Source: Richard Runciman Terry, Two Hundred Folk Carols (London: Burns Oates & Washbourne Limited, 1933), Carol #132, pp. 8-9.
1.
Sleep no more; the glad heavens are blazing!
Near and far are
sounds amazing!
“Tis Thy Saviour!” Angels are telling
–
Dancing Stars the measure swelling!
Chorus:
Shepherds!
Greet this joyful dawning!
Come and find Him! the Son of the
morning!
2.
Look on high! The vast heavens are lighting!
Laugh and play! –
in grief's despiting –
Merry-hearted voices
proclaiming:
”He hath come, a love a-flaming!”
Chorus:
Shepherds!
Greet this joyful dawning!
Come and find Him! the Sun* of
the Morning!
“Lord
of Lords!” the whole earth is sounding!
(Hear the words, in
joy astounding!)
“Jocund Birthday!” Angels are
crying:
Shepherds sing! In praises vieing!
Chorus:
Shepherds!
Greet this joyful dawning!
Come and find Him! the Sun of the
Morning!
Sheet Music from Richard Runciman Terry, Two Hundred Folk Carols (London: Burns Oates & Washbourne Limited, 1933), Carol #132, pp. 8-9.
Editor's Footnote:
* Yes, it is “Son of the morning” in the first chorus, but “Sun of the Morning” in the second and third choruses. Return.
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