In Betheleem, that noble place,

As by prophesy sayd it was,

Of the vyrgyn Mary, full of grace,

Saluator mundi natus est.

Be we mery, &c.

On Chrystmas nyght, an angel it tolde

To the shephardes, kepyng theyr folde,

That into Betheleem with bestes wolde,

Saluator mundi natus est.

Be we mery, &c.