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This day Christ was born (William Byrd)
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= HELP- Editor: David Fraser (submitted 2004-05-10). Score information: A4, 9 pages, 142 kbytes 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.
- Editor: Steve Sanders (submitted 2002-10-25). Score information: A4, 8 pages, 140 kbytes Copyright: CPDL
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Possible error(s) identified. Error summary: Proportions between different time-signatures (See 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
Published: Psalmes, Songs, and Sonnets... (1611), no.27
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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.
