Puer Natus in Bethlehem - Traditional

Puer natus in Bethlehem, Alleluia.
Unde gaudet Jerusalem, Alleluia, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo, Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico, Alleluia.

Assumpsit carnem Filius, Alleluia.
Dei Patris altissimus, Alleluia, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo, Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico, Alleluia.

Per Gabrielem nuntium, Alleluia.
Virgo concepit Filium, Alleluia, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo, Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico, Alleluia.

Tamquam sponsus de thalamo, Alleluia.
Processit Matris utero, Alleluia, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo, Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico, Alleluia.

Hic iacet in praesepio, Alleluia.
Qui regnat sine termino, Alleluia, alleluia.

In cordis jubilo, Christum natum adoremus,
Cum novo cantico, Alleluia.

Puer Natus in Bethlehem lyrics are characterized by their simple narrative structure and the recurring Alleluia that follows each verse. The song Puer Natus in Bethlehem describes the humble birth of the King of Kings and the arrival of the Magi with their symbolic gifts. It was widely used in both the Lutheran and Catholic traditions during the Reformation era. By singing the Puer Natus in Bethlehem lyrics the faithful join in a historical proclamation of the Incarnation that emphasizes the fulfillment of prophecy and the universal call to celebrate the arrival of the Savior who was born to reconcile humanity with the Divine.