Puer Natus
Schola Regina Lyrics
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Unde gaudet Ierusalem, alleluia, alleluia.
In cordis iubilo Christum natum adoremus, cum novo cantico.
Assumpsit carnem Filius, alleluia,
Dei Patris altissimus, alleluia, alleluia.
Hic iacet in praesepio, alleluia,
Qui regnat sine termino, alleluia, alleluia
Et Angelus pastoribus, alleluia,
De Matre natus Virgine, alleluia,
Qui lumen est de lumine, alleluia, alleluia.
Sine serpentis vulnere, alleluia,
De nostro venit sanguine, alleluia, alleluia.
In hoc natali gaudio, alleluia,
Benedicamus Domino, alleluia, alleluia.
Laudetur sancta Trinitas, alleluia,
Deo dicamus gratias, alleluia, alleluia
The song "Puer Natus in Bethlehem" is a hymn celebrating the birth of Christ in Bethlehem. The opening line "Puer Natus in Bethlehem" means "a child is born in Bethlehem," and is followed by "unde gaudet Jerusalem," meaning "where Jerusalem rejoices." The hymn continues with lines expressing joy and reverence for the newborn Christ. The singer exclaims "In cordis iubilo Christum natum adoremus," which means "with joy in our hearts, let us adore the newborn Christ with a new song."
The second verse discusses the significance of the birth of Christ, stating that the Son of God took on flesh and is now resting in a manger. The third verse describes the appearance of an angel to the shepherds, revealing the news that the Lord has been born. The fourth verse references the virgin birth, stating that Christ is the light of the world who came into the world without the venom of the serpent and without human bloodshed. Finally, the hymn concludes with a call to celebrate and thank the Holy Trinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Puer natus in Bethlehem, alleluia,
A boy is born in Bethlehem, alleluia,
Unde gaudet Ierusalem, alleluia, alleluia.
Whence Jerusalem rejoices, alleluia, alleluia.
In cordis iubilo Christum natum adoremus, cum novo cantico.
Let us adore Christ born with a new song in the joy of our hearts.
Assumpsit carnem Filius, alleluia,
A Son has taken flesh, alleluia,
Dei Patris altissimus, alleluia, alleluia.
From the highest God the Father, alleluia, alleluia.
Hic iacet in praesepio, alleluia,
Here He lies in a manger, alleluia,
Qui regnat sine termino, alleluia, alleluia
Who reigns without end, alleluia, alleluia.
Et Angelus pastoribus, alleluia,
And the Angel to the shepherds, alleluia,
Revelat quod sit Dominus, alleluia, alleluia.
Reveals that He is the Lord, alleluia, alleluia.
De Matre natus Virgine, alleluia,
Born of a Virgin Mother, alleluia,
Qui lumen est de lumine, alleluia, alleluia.
Who is the light from light, alleluia, alleluia.
Sine serpentis vulnere, alleluia,
Without the wounds of the serpent, alleluia,
De nostro venit sanguine, alleluia, alleluia.
He came from our own blood, alleluia, alleluia.
In hoc natali gaudio, alleluia,
In this Christmas joy, alleluia,
Benedicamus Domino, alleluia, alleluia.
Let us bless the Lord, alleluia, alleluia.
Laudetur sancta Trinitas, alleluia,
Praise be to the Holy Trinity, alleluia,
Deo dicamus gratias, alleluia, alleluia.
Let us give thanks to God, alleluia, alleluia.
Contributed by Blake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gabrieleatti2457
Puer Natus in Bethlehem, alleluia!
@edylsonadriano7769
Christum natum adoremus