O Thou Joyful Day
O thou joyful day,
O thou blessed day,
Holy, peaceful Christmastide.
Earth’s hopes awaken,
(Earth’s hopes awaken,)
Christ life hath taken.
(Christ life taken.)
Laud Him, O laud Him on every side.
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Words: Latin, 16th Century / Music: Sicilian Folksong
O Thou Joyful Day
O thou joyful day,
O thou blessed day,
Holy, peaceful Christmastide.
King of glory,
(King of glory,)
We bow before Thee,
(We bow before Thee,)
Laud Him, O laud Him on every side.
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O Thou Joyful Day
O sanctissima,
O piissima,
Dulcis Virgo Maria.
Mater amata,
(Mater amata,)
intemerata,
(intemerata,)
Ora, ora pro nobis.
Amen.
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