Singing the Living Tradition ‎#41

41. You That Have Spent the Silent Night

1 You that have spent the silent night
in sleep and quiet rest,
and joy to see the cheerful light
that rises in the east,
that rises in the east,

2 Now lift your hearts, your voices raise,
your morning tribute bring;
all nature join in grateful praise –
rejoice, give thanks, and sing,
rejoice, give thanks, and sing.

Text Information

• First Line: You that have spent the silent night
• Title: You That Have Spent the Silent Night
• Author: George Gascoigne, 1540-1577 (adapt.)
• Meter: C.M. with repeat
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Transcending Mystery and Wonder: Morning

Tune Information

• Name: LOBT GOTT, IHR CHRISTEN
• Composer: Nikolaus Herman, 1480-1561
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: C.M. with repeat
• Key: E♭ Major