This day Christ was born (William Byrd)
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- CPDL #06983:
(Sibelius 4)
- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2004-05-10). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 142 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes: Revised 11/08. Note that the proportion between time-signatures C and 3 in this edition are correct, as shown by conflicts between the different signatures in different parts.
- CPDL #04122:
- Editor: Steve Sanders (submitted 2002-10-25). Score information: A4, 8 pages, 140 kB Copyright: CPDL
- Edition notes:
Possible error(s) identified. Error summary: Proportions between different time-signatures See the discussion page for full description.
General Information
Title: This Day Christ Was Born
Composer: William Byrd
Number of voices: 6vv Voicing: SSAATB
Genre: Sacred, Anthem
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
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Original text and translations
English text
This day Christ was borne,
this day our Saviour did appeare,
This day the Angels sing in earth,
the Archangels are glad.
This day the just rejoyce, saying:
Glory be to God on high. Alleluia.