During the Twelve Days of Christmas, December 25th – January 5th and the Day of Epiphany, January 6th,
we will hear from ancient English hymns and carols that speak of the birth of the Messiah and of the joy that is the Christmas season.
"Good Day, Good Day"
Good day, good day, My Lord Sir Christëmas, good day!
1. Good day, Sir Christëmas our King, For every man, both old and ying, Is glad of your coming. Good day.
2. Godës Son so much of might From heaven to earth down is light And born is of a maid so bright. Good day.
3. Heaven and earth and also hell And all that ever in them dwell, Of your coming they be full snell. Good day.
4. All manner of mirthës we make, And solace to our heartës take, My seemly lordë for your sake. Good day.
Words: English Traditional, Fifteenth Century - Source: Edith Rickert, Ancient English Christmas Carols: 1400-1700 (London: Chatto & Windus, 1914), p. 219.
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