Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654)
A child is born in Bethlehem
A child is born in Bethlehem, Alleluia.
And joy is in Jerusalem, Alleluia.
To thee, O Lord, be glory paid, Alleluia,
Thou Son of Mary, mother-maid, Alleluia.
To Holy Trinity give praise, Alleluia,
With Deo gracias always, Alleluia.
© Oxford University Press 1966