In Dulci Jubilo - Traditional

In dulci jubilo,
Now sing with hearts aglow!
Our delight and pleasure
Lies in praesepio,
Like sunshine is the treasure
Matris in gremio.
Alpha es et O!
Alpha es et O!

O Jesu parvule,
I yearn for Thee alway!
Hear my supplication,
O Puer optime!
My prayer's consolation
Est mihi parum?
O Princeps gloriae!
O Princeps gloriae!

O Patris caritas!
O Nati lenitas!
Deeply were we stained
Per nostra crimina;
But Thou for us hast gained
Coelorum gaudia.
O that we were there!
O that we were there!

Ubi sunt gaudia,
If that they be not there?
There are angels singing
Nova cantica,
There the bells are ringing
In Regis curia.
O that we were there!
O that we were there!

In Dulci Jubilo lyrics are traditionally attributed to the mystic Heinrich Seuse who reportedly heard angels singing the melody. The song In Dulci Jubilo focuses on the alpha and omega the beginning and the end who lies in the manger. It is a masterpiece of early hymnody that combines theological depth with a catchy folk-like lilt. By singing the In Dulci Jubilo lyrics the faithful are invited to taste the sweetness of the divine presence and to join in the heavenly dance of the angels. This carol has been arranged by countless composers from Praetorius to Bach remaining a staple of the global Christmas repertoire.