In Dulci Jubilo 3 Lyrics

1. In dulci jubilo
Let us our homage shew:
Our heart's joy reclineth
In praesepio;
And like a bright star shineth
Matris in gremio,
Alpha es et O!

2. O Jesu parvule,
My heart is sore for Thee!1
Hear me, I beseech Thee,
O puer optime;
My praying let it reach Thee,
O princeps gloriae.
Trahe me post te.

3. O patris caritas!
O Nati lenitas!
Deeply were we stained.3
Per nostra crimina:
But Thou for us hast gained4
Coelorum gaudia,
Qualis gloria!5

4. Ubi sunt gaudia,
If that they be not there?6
There are Angels singing7
Nova cantica;
And there the bells are ringing
In Regis curia.
O that we were there!