Hymn Lyrics

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Jauchzet, Frohlocket - Christians, Be Joyful (J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Part I)
Words: Original German text is attributed by some to Christian Friedrich Henrici
Music: Jauchzet, Frohlocket (J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio, Part I) | Johann Sebastian Bach
Original German Lyrics:

Jauchzet, frohlocket! auf, preiset die Tage,
Rühmet, was heute der Höchste getan!
Lasset das Zagen, verbannet die Klage,
Stimmet voll Jauchzen und Fröhlichkeit an!
Dienet dem Höchsten mit herrlichen Chören,
Laßt uns den Namen des Herrschers verehren!


English Translation:

Christians, be joyful and praise your salvation;
Sing for today your Redeemer is born;
Cease to be fearful, forget lamentation;
Haste with thanksgiving to greet this glad morn;
Come let us worship and fall down before Him;
Let us with voices united adore Him.