Monday, March 28, 2005

Carols aren't just for Christmas

Here is a classic German EASTER carol, Hilariter

The whole bright world rejoices now,
Hilariter, hilariter;
the birds do sing on ev’ry bough,
Alleluya, alleluya.

Then shout beneath the racing skies,
Hilariter, hilariter;
to him who rose that we might rise,
Alleluya, alleluya.

And all you living things make praise,
Hilariter, hilariter;
He guideth you on all your ways,
Alleluya, alleluya.

He, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost—
Hilariter, hilariter!
Our God most high, our joy and boast.
Alleluya! Alleluya!

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