Religion

Let us tune our hearts and voices

by Adam of St. Victor d. c. 1192

Translated by John Brownlie (1896) · From Hymns of the Early Church (1896)

Religion

Let us tune our hearts and voices—
All creation wide rejoices,
For a Saviour has been born;
Given to man, his weakness wearing,
Dwelling with the sad despairing,
Light and health our life adorn.

From the midst of Eden's gladness
Came the dower of death and sadness,
But the Saviour's life is ours.
Banished now are death and sorrow;
Life and joy from Christ we borrow,
More dwelt in Eden's bowers.

From the height of heaven above us,
God looked down on earth to love us,
And He sent His only Son.
Now no more His face concealing,
Bridegroom like, His grace revealing,
Came He forth His work begun.

Swift and strong, a giant glorious,
O'er our death He came victorious,
Girt with power His course to run.
Came he forth salvation willing,
Law and prophecy fulfilling,
Till the task assayed is done.

Jesus, who hast brought salvation,
Healing balm for every nation,
Thou our glory art and peace.
Praise Thy glorious deeds shall mention,
Who in humble condescension,
Cam'st Thy servants to release.

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Latin: Nato nobis Salvatore. Brownlie: by Adam of St. Victor.

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Victor, Adam of St. “Let us tune our hearts and voices.” Translated by John Brownlie. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/adam-of-st-victor/10/.

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Victor, Adam of St. “Let us tune our hearts and voices.” Translated by John Brownlie. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/adam-of-st-victor/10/.

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