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Christ was born on Christmas Day
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Christ was born on Christmas Day by Richard R. Terry — Lyrics
I. Tryste Noël
1. The Ox he openeth wide the Doore,
And from the Snowe he calls her inne,
And he hath seen her smile therefor,
Our Ladye without sinne.
Now soone from sleepe
A starre shall lepe,
And soone arrive both King and Hinde:
Amen, Amen:
But O, the Place could I but finde.
2. The Ox hath hush'd his voyce and bent
Trewe eyes of pity o’er the Mow,
And on his lovelie Neck, forespent,
The Blessed lays her Browe.
Around her feet
Full warm and sweete
His bowerie breath doth meekly dwell:
Amen, Amen.
But sore am I with vaine travel.
3. The Ox is host in Judah stall
And host of more than only one,
For close she gathereth withal
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About Christ was born on Christmas Day
Richard R. Terry's Christ was born on Christmas Day is a sacred SATB setting of a poignant English Christmas text. The composer captures the humble scene of the Nativity with evocative musical language. The lyrics, presented in a traditional style, describe the ox opening the door to our Ladye and the tender moment of the Blessed Virgin resting her brow on the ox's neck. The music reflects the devotional atmosphere of the season, focusing on the intimate details of the birth of Christ. This piece would be a fitting addition to a Christmas carol service or a concert programme celebrating the Nativity.
