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Puer Natus in Bethlehem
A Boy Is Born in Bethlehem
1
Puer natus in Bethlehem,
Alleluia,
unde gaudet Jerusalem.
Alleluia, alleluia.
2
Hic iacet in praesepio,
Alleluia,
qui regnat sine termino.
Alleluia, alleluia.
3
Cognovit bos et asinus,
Alleluia,
quod puer erat Dominus.
Alleluia, alleluia.
4
Reges de Saba veniunt,
Alleluia,
aurum, thus, myrrham offerunt.
Alleluia, alleluia.
Words: Traditional (medieval Latin)
1
A Child is born in Bethlehem,
Alleluia,
Exult for joy, Jerusalem!
Alleluia, alleluia.
2
He lies within a manger bare,
Alleluia,
Whose kingdom shall be everywhere.
Alleluia, alleluia.
3
The ox and ass in neighbouring stall.
Alleluia,
See in that Child the Lord of all.
Alleluia, alleluia.
4
And kingly pilgrims, long foretold.
Alleluia,
From East bring incense, myrrh, and gold,
Alleluia, alleluia.
Words: Traditional (medieval Latin)