From the recording Ancient Ayres & Carols for Christmas
This carol was sung in Latin in 15th century Germany.
Lyrics
UNTO US IS BORN A SON
Unto us is born a Son, King of choirs supernal,
See on earth his life begun, of lords the Lord eternal,
Of lords the Lord eternal.
Christ, from heav’n descending low, comes on earth a stranger,
Ox and ass their owner know, be-cradled in a manger,
Be-cradled in a manger.
This did Herod sore affray and grievously bewilder,
So he gave the word to slay and slew the little childer,
And slew the little childer.
Of his love and mercy mild, this the Christmas story,
O that Mary’s gentle Child might lead us up to Glory,
Might lead us up to Glory.
Unto us is born a Son, King of choirs supernal,
See on earth his life begun, of lords the Lord eternal,
Of lords the Lord eternal.