Puer natus in Bethlehem
Puer natus in Bethlehem alleluia,
unde gaudet Ierusalem,
Alleluia, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo,
Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico!Assumpsit carnem Filius alleluia,
Dei Patris altissimus,
Alleluia, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo,
Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico!In carne nobis similis alleluia,
Peccato sed dissimilis,
Alleluia, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo,
Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico!Hic iacet in praesepio alleluia,
qui regnat sine termino,
Alleluia, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo,
Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico!In hoc natali gaudio alleluia,
benedicamus Domino,
Alleluia, alleluia.
In cordis jubilo,
Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico!
English translation:
Born is a child in Bethlehem alleluia,
therefore rejoice, Jerusalem,
Alleluia, alleluia.
With joyful hearts,
Christ is born, let us adore him:
With a new song!Taken on flesh has the Son alleluia
of the most high God the Father,
Alleluia, alleluia.
With joyful hearts,
Christ is born, let us adore him:
With a new song!Alike in our flesh alleluia,
But unalike in our sin,
Alleluia, alleluia.
With joyful hearts,
Christ is born, let us adore him:
With a new song!Here in his crib lies Christ the Lord alleluia,
Who reigns for all eternity,
Alleluia, alleluia.
With joyful hearts,
Christ is born, let us adore him:
With a new song!Upon this joyful holy night alleluia,
Let us bless the Lord,
Alleluia, alleluia.
With joyful hearts,
Christ is born, let us adore him:
With a new song!