by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
Jesu, thou the Virgin‑born Matches base text
Language: English
Jesu, of a Maiden Thou wast born To save mankind that was forlorn All for our sins. Jesu, fili Virgine, miserere nobis. Within a cradle He was laid Both ox and ass with Him played With joy and bliss. Then for us He shed His blood, And also died He on the rood, All for our sins. And then to hell He took the way To ransom them that there did lay, With joy and bliss.
Composition:
- Set to music by Gustav Holst (1874 - 1934), "Jesu, thou the Virgin-born", op. 20b no. 3, H. 82 no. 3 [ chorus ], from Four Old English Carols, no. 3
Text Authorship:
- by Anonymous / Unidentified Author
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This text was added to the website: 2010-12-30
Line count: 13
Word count: 76