WE CHRISTIANS MAY REJOICE TODAY
(Words: Caspar Füger - 1592 / Music: Johann Crüger - 1653)
(English Translation: Catherine Winkworth - 1863)


We Christians may rejoice today
When Christ was born to comfort and to save us
Who thus believes, no longer grieves
For none are lost who grasp the hope He gave us

O wondrous joy, that God most high
Should take our flesh, and thus our race should honour
A virgin mild hath borne this Child
Such grace and glory God hath put upon her

Sin brought us grief, but Christ relief
When down to Earth He came for our salvation
Since God with us is dwelling thus
Who dares to speak the Christian's condemnation

Then hither throng with happy song
To Him whose birth and death are our assurance
Through whom are we at last set free
From sins and burdens that surpassed endurance

Yes, let us praise our God and raise
Loud hallelujahs to the skies above us
The bliss bestowed today by God
To ceaseless thankfulness and joy should move us