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Come, Let Us All Sweet Carols Sing
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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Come, Let Us All Sweet Carols Sing by J. G. Stalnaker — Lyrics
English|Latin|
1. Come let us all Sweet Carols sing,
Omni relicto taedio,
To Mary the Mother of Christ our King,
Christoque Jesu Filio.
When she had borne that Holy Thing,
Reponit in praesepio.
2. Now Gabriel sweeping through the sky,
Missus a Deo nuntius,
These tidings beareth from on high,
Laetissimis pastoribus,
Behold your God on earth doth lie,
Invenietis protinus.
3. On Mary's bosom He is stayed,
Et albo Lacte pascitur,
By her to sleep is gently laid,
Somno corpus reficitur,
Sprung from a pure and spotless Main,
Hic Puer vobis nascitur.
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About Come, Let Us All Sweet Carols Sing
This SATB setting of Come, Let Us All Sweet Carols Sing is a joyous anthem perfect for Christmas services. The English text, with its Latin parallels, recounts the Nativity story, from Mary bearing Christ to the shepherds receiving the news from Gabriel. The music would likely reflect the festive and devotional nature of the lyrics, inviting the choir to express the wonder and gladness of this significant event. It offers a chance to engage with traditional Christmas narratives through rich choral harmony.
