Nativity Carol : Kings College Choir, Cambridge video

The Choir of Kings College Chapel, Cambridge sing John Rutter's Nativity Carol. A gentler version, I think, than my other post of this carol by St Patrick's, Dublin. Written in 1963, this was one of its composers earliest pieces. It was published in 1967 with organ accompaniment, and later scored for strings by the composer. Nativity Carol Born in a stable so bare, Born so long ago; Born neath light of star He who loved us so. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day. Cradled by mother so fair, Tender her lullaby; Over her son so dear Angel hosts fill the sky. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day. Wise men from distant far land, Shepherds from starry hills Worship this babe so rare, Hearts with His warmth He fills. Far away, silent He lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day. Love in that stable was born Into our hearts to flow; Innocent dreaming babe, Make me Thy love to know. Far away, silent he lay, Born today, your homage pay, Christ is born for aye, Born on Christmas Day.