Puer Natus in Bethlehem
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Puer natus in Bethlehem, alleluia:
Unde gaudet Jerusalem,
alleluia, alleluia.
Refrain:
In cordis jubilo,
Christum natum adoremus
Cum novo cantico.
2. Assumpsit carnem Filius, alleluia,
Dei Patris altissimus,
alleluia, alleluia.
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3. Per Gabrielem nuntium, alleluia,
Virgo concepit Filium,
alleluia, alleluia.
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4. Tamquam sponsus de thalamo, alleluia,
Processit Matris utero,
alleluia, alleluia.
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5. Hic iacet in praesepio, alleluia:
Qui regnat sine termino,
alleluia, alleluia.
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6. Et Angelus pastoribus, alleluia,
Revelat quod sit Dominus,
alleluia, alleluia.
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7. Reges de Saba Veniunt, alleluia,
Aurum, thus, myrrham offerunt,
alleluia, alleluia.
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8. Intrantes domum invicem, alleluia,
Novum salutant Principem,
alleluia, alleluia.
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9. De Matre natus Virgine, alleluia,
Qui lumen est de lumine,
alleluia, alleluia.
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10. Sine serpentis vulnere, alleluia,
De nostro venit sanguine,
alleluia, alleluia.
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11. In carne nobis similis, alleluia,
Peccato sed dissimilis,
alleluia, alleluia.
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12. Ut redderet nos homines, alleluia,
Deo et sibi similes,
alleluia, alleluia.
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13. In hoc natali gaudio, alleluia:
Benedicamus Domino,
alleluia, alleluia.
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14 Laudetur sancta Trinitas, alleluia,
Deo dicamus gratias,
alleluia, alleluia.
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If you aren't familiar with this hymn, you are strongly advised to download the melody and print out these lyrics. This is one of the best Gregorian chant pieces for Christmas (if not the best). It is joyful and exciting, with sublime lyrics that offer plenty of meditation material for the happy occasion of Christ's birth. This song has so much substance, it will never get "old".
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