Good Christian Men, Rejoice

Piano and organ accompaniment for congregational singing, 3 verses.

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About this hymn

This joyful carol comes from a medieval song that mixed Latin and German. John Mason Neale's English version calls everyone to rejoice: "Christ is born today!"

Words

Latin and German, 14th century; trans. John Mason Neale, 1853

Music

14th-century German melody

Tune

IN DULCI JUBILO

Verses

3

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