“O Precious Lord, Once Born For Us” by Fr. Christopher G. Phillips Tune: “Metzler’s Redhead” • 86 86 (CM) A “text only version” is included at page bottom, providing melodic flexibility.
O Filii Et Filiae (“Ye sons and daughters of the Lord”)
Translation: Fr. Edward Caswall, Oratorian Tune: “O Filii Et Filiae” • 888 A Complete verses in Latin are included alongside the English.
“God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen” The meaning of “God rest you merry” is “God keep you merry.” Note the archaic use of the word rest (“keep”)—indeed, this carol probably dates from the 16th century. Tune: “God Rest You Merry” • 86 86 86 R
Corde Natus Ex Parentis (“Of the Father’s love begotten”) Aurelius Prudentius, Christian Poet
Translation: Cento by the editors Tune: “Divinum Mysterium” • 87 87 87 R