Lyra Davidica/On the birth of Christ

For other English-language translations of this work, see In dulci jubilo.

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The Doxology to the Three foregoing Hymns

Lyra Davidica (1708)
edited by John Baptist Walsh

On the birth of Christ by Henry Suso, translated by Anonymous

Commemoration of Christ's Death

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Henry Suso, translated by Anonymous2786790Lyra Davidica — On the birth of Christ1708John Baptist Walsh

On the birth of Christ.
In dulci Jubilo.

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Transcribed lyrics (not listed in original)

Let Jubil-Trumpets blow & hearts in Raptures flow
Our beloved One lies in y^e manger low
nor Heav'n brighter Sun than Mary's lap can Show
th'Alpha & great O—th'all incirling O.

2.

O Charming Infancy,
My Heart it pants for thee:
Chear my anxious Mind,
Look, look sweet Babe on me,
With all thy Graces kind;
O Princely Majesty,
Draw me after thee, [draw me, &c.]

3.

O Love oth' Father dear,
More meekly Shining here:
We'd in Hell been chain'd,
Incessant Flames to bear:
But he for us Regain'd
The Glories of the Sphere.
O were we but there. [O were we, &c.]

4.

O Joy where art thou found?
On Paradisial Ground;
Where the Angels Sing,
And Hallalujahs Sound.
Where the Cymbals ring;
And where the King is Crown'd.
There may we be found. [There may, &c.]