THE WORLDS OLDEST CAROL is, you guessed it, Eastern Orthodox. It is the Kontakion of the Nativity written by St Romanos the Melodist in the 6th century. Here it is chanted in English. The words are: Today the Virgin cometh unto the cave To give birth to the Word Who was Born before all ages, Begotten in a manner that defies description, Rejoice therefore, o Universe, if thou should hear, And glorify with the Angels and the shepherds, Glorify Him Who by His own will has become a newborn Babe And Who is our God before all ages.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 08:50:09 +0000
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