Lo! Christ the Lord is born (Edward Elgar)

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• (Posted 2021-12-18)  CPDL #67158:         

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2021-12-18).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 43 kB   Copyright: CPDL

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General Information

Title: Lo! Christ the Lord is born
Composer: Edward Elgar
Lyricist: Henry Shapcott Bunce
Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carol

Language: English
Instruments: A cappella

First published: 1909 Novello's Christmas Carols no.350
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English text

1  Lo! Christ the Lord is born; The earth rejoices,
And wakes to greet the morn, Jubilant voices.
Uplift the joyous song, Which grateful hearts prolong,
And join the angel throng, To praise the Lord.

2  Let not the proud world's chin Again enslave thee;
He cometh now to reign, Cometh to save thee.
And lift the contrite heart To praise the Lord.
He knoweth what thou art, His word shall life impart,

3  Come, see Him where He lies In manger lowly,
And hear from radiant skies Bright angels holy;
He comes with blessed peace, To give our hearts release;
O may we never cease To praise the Lord.

4  Soon may all hearts find rest, In Him confiding,
And earth with love be blest, Strong and abiding.
Then far o'er land and sea, From strife by Christ set free,
Man's truest joy shall be To praise the Lord.