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==Original text and translations==
==Original text and translations==
{{Text|English}}
Three verses freely translated by Charles H. Giffen
from the Ukrainian carol ''Nova radist' stala''.
:::''1
: Joy on earth now appearing.
: Wondrous light to us nearing.
: Brightly beaming o'er the manger
: Shines the Star of Bethlehem.
:::''2
: Holy Christ, born in glory,
: Virgin born, son of Mary,
: Lying lowly in a manger,
: See the babe of Bethlehem.
:::''3
: Angels lift up their voices:
: ''Gloria in excelsis!''
: From the heavens to the manger,
: Peace is born in Bethlehem.


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CPDL #12903: Icon_pdf.gif Icon_snd.gif Finale-2005
Editor: Charles H. Giffen (added 2006-10-24).   Score information: Letter, 2 pages, 85 kbytes   Copyright: CPDL May be freely copied and performed for non-profit use. Please inform the composer of any performances of this work.
Edition notes: Both the English and Ukrainian texts are given in this SATB setting.

General Information

Title: Joy on earth now appearing (Ukrainian Carol: Nova radist' stala)
Composer: Charles H. Giffen

Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Carols
Language: English, Ukrainian
Instruments: a cappella
Published: 2004

Description: Three verses of original Ukrainian carol Nova radist' stala (voiced SA) included. The English text is a free translation of these verses, Copyright © 1982 by the composer.

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Original text and translations

English.png English text Three verses freely translated by Charles H. Giffen from the Ukrainian carol Nova radist' stala.

1
Joy on earth now appearing.
Wondrous light to us nearing.
Brightly beaming o'er the manger
Shines the Star of Bethlehem.
2
Holy Christ, born in glory,
Virgin born, son of Mary,
Lying lowly in a manger,
See the babe of Bethlehem.
3
Angels lift up their voices:
Gloria in excelsis!
From the heavens to the manger,
Peace is born in Bethlehem.