Gaudete!

Rejoice, rejoice!
Christ is born
Of the Virgin Mary –
Rejoice!

The time of grace has come
What we have wished for,
Songs of joy
Let us give back faithfully.

God has become man,
Nature marveling,
The world has been renewed
By Christ reigning.

The closed gate of Ezekiel
Is passed through,
Whence the light is raised,
Salvation is found.

Therefore, let our preaching
Now sing in brightness
Let it give praise to the Lord:
Greeting to our King.

Steeleye Span's 'Gaudete', taken from the 'World Tour' 35th Anniversary DVD.