In Bethlehem, That Noble Place
In Bethlehem, that noble placeAs by the Prophet said it wasOf the Virgin Mary, filled with graceSalvator mundi natus est.
ChorusBe we merry in this feast,In quo Salvator natus est.
On Christmas night an Angel toldThe shepherds watching by their fold,In Bethlehem, full nigh the weld,"Salvator mundi natus est."
Be we merry in this feast,In quo Salvator natus est.
The shepherds were encompassed right,About them shone a glorious light,"Dread ye naught," said the Angel bright,"Salvator mundi natus est."
Be we merry in this feast,In quo Salvator natus est.
"No cause have ye to be afraid,For why? this day is Jesus laidOn Mary's lap, that gentle maid:""Salvator mundi natus est."
Be we merry in this feast,In quo Salvator natus est.
"And thus in faith find Him ye shallLaid poorly in an ox's stall."The shepherds then lauded God all,"Quia Salvator natus est."
Be we merry in this feast,In quo Salvator natus est.
Now, dear Lord, Thy Birth-day keeping,As we bend before the shrine,Find Thee life and health bestowingVeiled beneath the Bread and Wine.Make us like Thee, child-like, God-like,Keep, O keep us ever Thine.