Good Christian Men Rejoice
The Vienna Boys Choir Lyrics
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With heart and soul, and voice;
Give ye heed to what we say:
Jesus Christ is born to-day;
Ox and ass before him bow,
And he is in the manger now.
Christ is born to-day!
Christ is born to-day!
Good Christian men, rejoice,
With heart and soul, and voice;
Now ye hear of endless bliss:
Jesus Christ was born for this!
He hath oped the heavenly door,
And man is blessed evermore.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this!
Good Christian men, rejoice,
With heart and soul, and voice;
Now ye need not fear the grave:
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all
To gain his everlasting hall.
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save!
The Vienna Choir Boys' "In Dulci Jubilo (Holiday)" is a joyous and celebratory song that calls on good Christian men to rejoice with their heart, soul, and voice. The lyrics are focused on the birth of Jesus Christ and the boundless blessings that come with it. The opening line, "Good Christian men, rejoice," sets the tone for the rest of the song, indicating that it is a time for celebration and gratitude for the birth of the Savior.
The second stanza highlights the significance of the birth of Jesus Christ, stating that he has opened the heavens for his followers, and they can now experience endless bliss. Through his birth, Jesus has blessed humanity forever. The third stanza assures believers that the birth of Jesus Christ has freed them from the fear of death, for he was born to save them. They are called upon to join him in everlasting life in heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
Good Christian men, rejoice,
Happy Christian people, be excited,
With heart and soul, and voice;
With all your being, with your whole self and with your voice sing,
Give ye heed to what we say:
Listen attentively to what we tell you,
Jesus Christ is born to-day;
Jesus Christ was born today,
Ox and ass before him bow,
The ox and the donkey kneel before him,
And he is in the manger now.
And He is lying in the manger now.
Christ is born to-day!
Christ was born today!
Now ye hear of endless bliss:
Now you hear about infinite happiness:
Jesus Christ was born for this!
Jesus Christ was born for this purpose!
He hath oped the heavenly door,
He has opened the door to heaven,
And man is blessed evermore.
And from that time, mankind is blessed for eternity.
Christ was born for this!
Christ was born for this purpose!
Now ye need not fear the grave:
You no longer need to fear the grave:
Jesus Christ was born to save!
Jesus Christ was born to rescue us!
Calls you one and calls you all
He is calling each and every one of you
To gain his everlasting hall.
To gain His eternal abode.
Christ was born to save!
Christ was born to save us!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: FARYL SMITH, JON COHEN
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