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From Virgin's Womb – Rejoice rejoice
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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2 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
SSAA · David Fraser
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From Virgin's Womb – Rejoice rejoice by William Byrd — Lyrics
From Virgin’s womb this day did spring
The precious seed that saved man,
This day let man rejoice and sweetly sing
Since on this day salvation first began,
This day did Christ man’s soul from death remove
With glorious saints to dwell in heaven above.
Rejoice, rejoice, with heart and voice,
In Christ his birth this day rejoice.
This day to man came pledge of perfect peace,
This day to man came love and unity,
This day man’s grief began for to surcease,
This day did man receive a remedy
For each offence and every deadly sin
With guilty heart that erst he wandered in.
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About From Virgin's Womb – Rejoice rejoice
From Virgin's Womb – Rejoice rejoice captures the profound joy and spiritual significance of Christ's birth. The English text celebrates this pivotal moment as the beginning of salvation, the removal of death's sting, and the dawn of perfect peace and unity for mankind. It emphasizes that Christ's arrival offers a remedy for all offenses and sins, inviting believers to rejoice with heart and voice. This setting for SSAA voices beautifully conveys the uplifting message of the text, making it an ideal choice for Christmas services or concerts. The composer's skill is evident in how the music likely enhances the celebratory and devotional nature of the Christmas narrative.
