Here are the English lyrics of this lovely Dutch Christmas Carol.
Jesus, You are welcome here with us today.
You came to earth from heaven on Christmas day.
Jesus, You are welcome now to stay with us again.
In our sinful hearts, give us mercy, come and reign. Kyrieleis. (Have mercy, Lord)
“Christ have mercy on us”, we together sing.
For what You’ve done to save us our praise we bring.
You were born on Christmas, God among us here to be.
Bringing us salvation, from sin to set us free. Kyrieleis. (Have mercy, Lord)
Shepherds in the fields heard angels’ words of cheer.
They could not understand it: they shook with fear.
“Go and find your Savior,” said the angel in the skies.
“Leave your sheep to seek him: in Bethlehem he lies.” Kyrieleis. (Have mercy, Lord)
Wise men came to seek him from a distant land.
To give their richest treasure was what they planned.
Placing gold and frankincense and myrrh before their King,
Love and adoration, the best of gifts to bring. Kyrieleis. (Have mercy, Lord.)
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December 24, 2012 at 13:23
Holly
Let us pray that Jesus really will be welcome here on earth today and every day. Let hearts be softened and spiritual eyes be opened to our Savior.
December 24, 2012 at 15:50
Sam
Beautiful!
December 24, 2012 at 20:16
Lois D
~”For what You’ve done to save us our praise we bring.”~
Thank you, Ingrid, for posting this carol. It’s beautiful and just the reminder I needed to remember to praise Him for what He has done to save us. I love the words to old hymns and carols and so appreciate you posting them on your blog.