Hymnal: The Presbyterian Hymnal #57 (1990) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Hymnal Title: The Presbyterian Hymnal First Line: The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright Refrain First Line: Venite adoremus Dominum Lyrics: 1 The snow lay on the ground, the stars shone bright,
When Christ our Lord was born on Christmas night.
Venite adoremus Dominum. Venite adoremus Dominum.
Refrain:
Venite adoremus Dominum.
Venite adoremus Dominum.
2 'Twas gentle Mary maid, so young and strong,
Who welcomed here the Christchild with a song.
She laid Him in a stall at Bethlehem;
The ass and oxen shared the roof with them. (Refrain)
3 Saint Joseph, too, was by to tend the Child,
To guard him, and protect His mother mild.
The angels hovered round and sang this song:
Venite adoremus Dominum. (Refrain)
4 And thus that manger poor became a throne;
For He whom Mary bore was God the Son.
O come, then, let us join the heavenly host;
To praise the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. (Refrain)
Languages: English; Latin Tune Title: VENITE ADOREMUS
The Snow Lay on the Ground