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Madonna and Child in a 14th century wall painting, Oxfordshire. "Lullay, mine liking" is a Middle English lyric poem or carol of the 15th century which frames a narrative describing an encounter of the Nativity with a song sung by the Virgin Mary to the infant Christ. [1]
In the play, the lyrics for the song "The Friendly Beasts" are attributed to Robert Davis; the song is also ascribed "XII Century | Arranged by Clarence Dickinson". The lyrics run: Jesus our brother, strong and good, Was humbly born in a stable rude, And the friendly beasts around Him stood, Jesus our brother, strong and good.
Piae Cantiones (Devout Songs), arranged by G.R. Woodward: In the first service in 1918, this was the invitatory carol followed by "Once in Royal David's City" Verbum Caro Factum Est [2] (The Word was Made Flesh) [Unknown] John 1:14 Hassler, Leo: Wassail Carol (Wassail sing we in worship of Christ's Nativity) 1967 [Unknown] Mathias, William
A macaronic Nativity song 17 A new work is come on hand Alleluya Carol of the Nativity 18 The holy ghost is to thee sent Hayl mary ful of grace / Moder in virginite Annunciation carol 19 Hail blessed Lady which has born / God Son Marian hymn 20 This is the song that ye shall hear An heuenly songe y dare wel say / Is sunge in erthe to man this day
"Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow" is a song telling the story of Christmas morning, describing a "star in the East" that will lead to the birthplace of Christ. The title derives from a lyric repeated throughout the song. Depending on how the song is arranged and performed, it is known variously as a spiritual, hymn, carol, gospel song, or folk song.
The song achieved a renewed popularity due to the work of William Grattan Flood (1859–1928), who was organist and musical director at St. Aidan's Cathedral in Enniscorthy. He transcribed the carol from a local singer and had it published in The Oxford Book of Carols , putting Enniscorthy into most carol books around the world.
"The Holly and the Ivy" is a traditional British folk Christmas carol, listed as number 514 in the Roud Folk Song Index. The song can be traced only as far as the early nineteenth century, but the lyrics reflect an association between holly and Christmas dating at least as far as medieval times. The lyrics and melody varied significantly in ...
"Candlelight Carol" is a Christmas carol with music and lyrics by the English choral composer and conductor John Rutter. The carol was written in 1984 and was first recorded by Rutter's own group, the Cambridge Singers. "Candlelight Carol" focuses on describing the nativity of Jesus, particularly the love of Mary for her son Jesus.