Estampie Natalis

Vaclav Nelhybel (1919-1996)

Puer natus in Bethlehem, alleluia,
The boy born in Bethlehem, alleluia,
Unde gaudet Jerusalem, alleluia.
Rejoice Jerusalem, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo
In joy of heart
Christum natum adoremus sum novo cantico
Let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song.

Assumpsit carnem Filius, alleluia.
The Son has assumed flesh, alleluia.
Dei Patris altissimus, alleluia.
The Father most high, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo
In joy of heart
Christum natum adoremus sum novo cantico.
Let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song.

Per Gabrielem nuntium, alleluia.
Per Gabriel’s greeting, alleluia.
Virgo concepit Filium, alleluia.
The virgin conceived a Son, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo
In joy of heart
Christum natum adoremus sum novo cantico.
Let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song.

Hic jacet in praesepio, alleluia.
He lies in the manger, alleluia.
Qui regnat sine termino, alleluia.
He who rules without end, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo
In joy of heart
Christum natum adoremus sum novo cantico.
Let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song.

In hoc natali gaudio, alleluia.
Let us bless the Lord, alleluia.
Deo dicamus gracias, alleluia!
In joy of this birth, alleluia.
Laudetur Sancta Trinitas, alleluia.
The Holy Spirit be praised, alleluia.
Benedicamus Domino, alleluia.
Give thanks unto God, alleluia!