Hymn used at Christmastide, not in the Breviary or Missal. It was written in the 18th century, but it is not known by whom. There are 40 translations; the one commonly used is by Canon Oakeley.
Hymn used at Christmastide, not in the Breviary or Missal. It was written in the 18th century, but it is not known by whom. There are 40 translations; the one commonly used is by Canon Oakeley.
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