Anthem for the Christmas season, for choir (SATB) and organ. Lyrics by Christina Georgina Rosetti, 1885.
This composition is based on an earlier composition: Van de berg des verbonds.
Love came down at Christmas,
Love all lovely, Love divine;
Love was born at Christmas;
star and angels gave the sign.
Worship we the Godhead,
Love incarnate, Love divine;
worship we our Jesus,
but wherewith for sacred sign?
Love shall be our token;
love be yours and love be mine;
love to God and others,
love for plea and gift and sign.
Gentile da Fabriano, Adoration of the Magi, 1423
Henk Vogel 