This historic English Carol derived from Piae Cantiones, 1582, with the tune PERSONENT HODIE, is set here in a buoyantly joyful manner to celebrate the birth of Christ our King. The story of Christmas told in the verses builds to the Latin refrain, “in excelsis Deo!” The optional handbells chime in as the lyrics extol, “on this day earth shall ring.”
Score and 2 octave Handbell part.