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In Bethlehem, that noble place
Staff Notation • Sacred, Christmas
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In Bethlehem, that noble place by Reginald Francis Dale — Lyrics
In Bethlehem, that noble place
As by the Prophet said it was
Of the Virgin Mary, filled with grace
Salvator mundi natus est.
Be we merry in this feast,
In quo Salvator natus est.
On Christmas night an Angel told
The shepherds watching by their fold,
In Bethlehem, full nigh the weld,
"Salvator mundi natus est."
The shepherds were encompassed right,
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About In Bethlehem, that noble place
For Christmas occasions, this SATB setting of a traditional English text offers a joyous and descriptive narrative. The music would suit a choir looking for a piece that vividly portrays the Nativity story, from the prophecy of Bethlehem to the angelic announcement to the shepherds and their subsequent discovery of the Christ child. The repetitive Latin refrain, Salvator mundi natus est, meaning 'The Saviour of the world is born', provides a powerful and unifying element throughout the work. Reginald Francis Dale’s composition is a fitting choice for bringing the familiar Christmas message to life with rich choral harmonies.
