Angel praises filled the earth,
"Christ is born! It's really true!"
King for me and King for you!
Everybody, sing and pray.
Jesus Christ is born! It's true,
Born in Bethlehem today!
2. Fast the shepherds ran to see
Off to Bethlehem they flew.
"Who can this new Baby be
"Christ is born! It's really true!"
King for me and King for you!
Everybody, sing and pray.
Jesus Christ is born! It's true,
Born in Bethlehem today!
3. Like the shepherds, let us bow
Let us worship Jesus too.
"Yes! In David's city now"
"Christ is born! It's really true!"
King for me and King for you!
Everybody, sing and pray.
Jesus Christ is born! It's true,
Born in Bethlehem today!
The hymn "On the Day of Jesus' Birth" is generally attributed to John Mason Neale, an English hymnist and scholar, who lived from 1818 to 1866. Neale was known for his translations of ancient hymns and his work in reviving medieval church music.
This particular hymn is believed to have been written or translated in the mid-19th century. It was part of his collection of Christmas carols and hymns, which aimed to bring attention to older, sometimes forgotten Christian songs. The hymn’s simple yet joyful message celebrates the birth of Christ and is based on older Christian traditions.
The hymn was likely written during Neale's time, around the 1850s, when there was a renewed interest in reviving medieval and ancient liturgical hymns and carols.
So, the hymn "On the Day of Jesus' Birth" was likely written or translated by John Mason Neale around 1850s.
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