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A Babe ys borne
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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A Babe ys borne by John Frederick Bridge — Lyrics
A babe ys borne I wys,
This worlde to ioy and blis,
Hys ioy shall never fade and misse,
And Jhesus is Hys name.
On Cristmasse day at morne,
This childe was iborne,
To save us alle that were forlorne,
And Jhesus is Hys name.
On Gudde Friday so sone,
To dethe he was idone,
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About A Babe ys borne
This carol, with its Middle English text, celebrates the Nativity and the life of Jesus. Set for SATB choir, it speaks of the joy and blessing brought into the world by the birth of Christ. The lyrics recount the key events of the Christian narrative: the Incarnation, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection, and the Ascension, all reinforcing the central theme of Jesus's name and his redemptive purpose for humankind. The composer John Frederick Bridge has crafted a setting that reflects the spiritual significance of these profound events. The text expresses a deep sense of devotion and awe, appropriate for a sacred motet.
