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Puer Natus in Bethlehem — Part I

A Child is Born in Bethlehem (Verses 1–2)

  • Puer natus in Bethlehem,

    A child is born in Bethlehem,

  • alleluia,

    alleluia,

  • unde gaudet Ierusalem,

    whereat Jerusalem doth rejoice,

  • alleluia, alleluia.

    alleluia, alleluia.

  • Hic iacet in praesepio,

    Here he lies in a manger,

  • qui regnat sine termino,

    who reigns without end,

  • alleluia, alleluia.

    alleluia, alleluia.