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A virgin most pure
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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A virgin most pure by Jens Klimek — Lyrics
;Version 1
A Virgin unspotted, the prophet foretold,
Should bring forth a Saviour, which now we behold.
To be our Redeemer from death, hell and sin,
Which Adam's transgression had wrappèd us in.
Aye and therefore be merry, set sorrow aside,
Christ Jesus, our Saviour, was born on this tide.
At Bethlehem city in Jewry, it was
That Joseph and Mary together did pass,
All for to be taxèd with many one mo',
Great Caesar commanded the same should be so.
But when they had entered the city so fair,
A number of people so mighty was there,
That Joseph and Mary, whose substance was small,
Could find in the inn there no lodging at all.
Then were they constrained in a stable to lie,
Where horses and asses they used for to tie:
Their lodging so simple they took it no scorn,
But against the next morning our Saviour was born.
The King of all Kings to this world being brought,
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About A virgin most pure
This well-loved English Christmas carol, A Virgin most pure, recounts the Nativity story in a straightforward and devotional manner. The text paints a clear picture of the humble circumstances surrounding Christ's birth, from the prophecy to the lack of lodging in Bethlehem, and finally the stable as the birthplace. The SATB voicing provides a rich setting for these familiar words, offering a traditional and resonant musical expression of the Christmas message. Its sacred nature makes it a fitting choice for seasonal services and concerts, allowing the choir to share the joy and wonder of the Incarnation through both text and harmony.
