Christ was born on Christmas Day,
Wreathe the holy, twine the bay;
Christus natus hodie;
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.

He is born to set us free,
he is born our Lord to be,
Ex Maria Virgine;
The God, the Lord, by all ador'd forever.

Let the bright red berries glow,
ev'rywhere is goodly show,
Christus natus hodie;
The Babe, the Son, the Holy One of Mary.

Christian men, rejoice and sing,
'Tis the birthday of a King,
Ex Maria Virgine;
The God, the Lord, by all ador'd forever.