“Christ Was Born in Bethlehem”

Description

"Christ was born in Bethlehem (x3) and in a manger lay." In stanzas of eight lines (but only two distinct), the song lights on Jesus' birth, his ministry, his betrayal, death, the empty tomb, and Jesus's resurrection

Cross references

• cf. "We Won't Go Home Until Morning" (tune) and references there
• cf. "Can't Cross Jordan" (floating lyrics)

References

1. BrownIII 537, "Jesus Born in Bethlehem" (1 text)
2. SharpAp 210, "Christ was Born in Bethlehem" (1 text, 1 tune)
3. Ritchie-Southern, p. 33, "Down Came an Angel" (1 text, 1 tune)
4. Meredith/Anderson, pp. 189-190, "Christ Was Born in Bethlehem" (1 text, 1 tune)
5. Chase, pp. 166-168, "Jesus Walked in Galilee" (1 text plus a fragment, 2 tunes)
6. Roud #1122
7. BI, MA189