The Oxford Book of Carols (Music Edition)

The Oxford Book of Carols, English.
London, England. Oxford University Press; Percy Dearmer; R. Vaughan Williams; Martin Shaw.
1928. First edition. 217 songs.

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Status: Historical (1928)

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Preface (Return to top)
xxv.	Partly work and partly play Song credits not available View song ( )
Part I (Return to top)
1a.	Christmas Eve Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
1b.	Christmas Eve Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
2.	A Child this Day Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
3.	Sunny Bank Words: English carol Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Saw Three Ships
4a.	A Virgin most Pure Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
4b.	A Virgin most Pure Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
5.	The Praise of Christmas Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
6.	Irish Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
7.	Hereford Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
8.	Somerset Carol Words: English carol Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
9.	Dark the Night Song credits not available Trans.: K. E. Roberts Arr.: Caradog Roberts View song ( )
10.	Come, Love We God Song credits not available View song ( )
11.	God Rest You Merry Words: English carol Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
12.	God Rest You Merry (London) Words: English carol Music: Unknown View song ( ) Other versions of this song: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
13.	God’s Dear Son Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
14.	Wexford Carol Words: Irish carol Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Wexford Carol
15a.	Wassail Song Words: English carol Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Here We Come A Caroling
15b.	Wassail Song Words: English carol Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Here We Come A Caroling
16.	Good-bye Song credits not available View song ( )
17.	All in the Morning Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
18.	I saw Three Ships Words: English carol Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Saw Three Ships
19.	Boar’s Head Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw Language: English, Latin View song ( )
20.	Yeoman’s Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
21.	Sir Christmas Song credits not available Arr.: C. Kennedy Scott View song ( )
22a.	Coventry Carol Song credits not available View song ( )
22b.	Coventry Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
23.	Make We Joy Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
24.	Sussex Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
25.	A Gallery Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
26.	Saint Stephen Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
27.	The First Nowell Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
28.	Greensleeves Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
29.	This New Christmas Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
30.	Lute-book Lullaby Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
31.	Gloucestershire Wassail Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
32.	Somerset Wassail Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
33.	While Shepherds Watched Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
34.	Poverty Song credits not available Trans.: K. E. Roberts Arr.: Caradog Roberts View song ( )
35.	Sans Day Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
36.	The Salutation Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
37.	The Angel Gabriel Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
38.	The Holly and the Ivy Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
39.	This Endris Night Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams; Martin Shaw View song ( )
40.	Wonder Tidings Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
41.	Righteous Joseph Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
42.	Remember Song credits not available Arr.: Thomas Ravenscroft View song ( )
43.	The Seven Virgins Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
44.	The Lamb of God Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
45.	Sussex Mummers’ Carol Song credits not available Arr.: L. E. B.; Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
46.	The Bellman’s Song Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
47.	May Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
48.	May-Day Garland Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
49.	Furry Day Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
50.	Nos Galan Song credits not available Trans.: K. E. Roberts Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
51.	The Sinners’ Redemption Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
52.	Angelus ad Virginem Song credits not available Arr.: Alan Gray Language: Latin View song ( )
53.	The Carnal and the Crane Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
54.	King Herod and the Cock Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
55.	The Miraculous Harvest Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
56.	The Holy Well Song credits not available Arr.: E. Maconchy View song ( )
57.	Dives and Lazarus Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
58.	Jacob’s Ladder Words: English carol Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Alleluia to Jesus, who died on the tree
59.	Welsh Carol Song credits not available Trans.: K. E. Roberts Arr.: Caradog Roberts View song ( )
60a.	Job Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
60b.	Job Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
61.	Down in Yon Forest Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
62.	All and Some Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
63.	Green grow’th the Holly Song credits not available Arr.: M. T. View song ( )
64.	A New Dial Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
65a.	The Decree Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
65b.	The Decree Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
66.	The Cherry Tree Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
67.	Song of the Nuns of Chester Song credits not available Arr.: J. H. Arnold Language: Latin View song ( )
68.	The Truth from Above Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
69.	The Saviour’s Work Song credits not available Arr.: E. Maconchy View song ( )
70.	Joys Seven Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
71.	My Dancing Day Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
72.	Wondrous Works Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
73.	Dutch Carol Song credits not available Trans.: R. C. Trevelyan Arr.: Julius Röntgen View song ( )
74.	Flemish Carol Song credits not available Trans.: R. C. Trevelyan Arr.: Julius Röntgen View song ( )
75.	Bethlehem Song credits not available Trans.: Maurice F. Bell Arr.: Charles Gounod Language: French, English View song ( )
76.	Es ist ein’ Ros’ Words: German carol, 16th century Music: Unknown Arr.: Michael Praetorius Language: German View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
77.	Song of the Crib Song credits not available Trans.: N. S. T. Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
78.	Personent Hodie Song credits not available Arr.: Gustav Holst Language: Latin View song ( )
79.	Quem Pastores Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams Language: Latin View song ( )
80.	Three Kings Song credits not available Trans.: Robert Graves Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
81.	Torches Song credits not available Trans.: J. B. Trend View song ( )
82.	Patapan Song credits not available Trans.: O. B. C. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
83.	Congaudeat Song credits not available Trans.: Maurice F. Bell Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
84.	The Cradle Song credits not available Trans.: Robert Graves Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
85.	Puer Natus Song credits not available Trans.: N. S. T. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
86.	In Dulci Jubilo Words: Heinrich Seuse; John Mason Neale (adapter) Music: Unknown Trans.: S. P. (from English) Arr.: Bartholomew Gesius Language: Latin, English View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Good Christian Men, Rejoice
87.	Rocking Song credits not available Trans.: O. B. C. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
88.	Waking-Time Song credits not available Trans.: Eleanor Farjeon Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
89.	Sion’s Daughter Song credits not available Trans.: A. G. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
90.	Song of the Ship Song credits not available Trans.: O. B. C. View song ( )
91.	In the Town Song credits not available Trans.: Eleanor Farjeon Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
92.	Puer nobis Song credits not available Trans.: O. B. C. Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
93.	Mary’s Wandering Song credits not available Trans.: A. F. D. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
94.	Easter Eggs Song credits not available Trans.: A. F. D. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
95.	Now glad of Heart Song credits not available Trans.: A. H. Fox-Strangways Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
96.	Hilariter Song credits not available Trans.: O. B. C. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
97.	The Secret Flower Song credits not available Trans.: Eleanor Farjeon Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
98.	Spring Has Come Song credits not available Trans.: Steuart Wilson Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
99.	Flower Carol Song credits not available Trans.: O. B. C. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
100.	The Message Song credits not available Trans.: E. B. G. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
101.	Gems of Day Song credits not available Trans.: Patrick R. Chalmers Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
102.	Gabriel’s Message Words: John Mason Neale Music: Unknown Trans.: J. M. Neale Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: so, behold, all the gates of heaven unfold
103.	The Birds Words: Martin Shaw Music: Unknown Trans.: O. B. C. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Carol of the Birds
104a.	How Brightly Beams Words: Philipp Nicolai Music: Unknown Arr.: J. S. Bach View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Bright Appears the Morning Star
104b.	How Brightly Beams Words: Philipp Nicolai Music: Unknown Arr.: F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Bright Appears the Morning Star
105.	The Garden of Jesus Song credits not available Trans.: E. B. G. Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
106.	So, Brother Song credits not available Trans.: A. A. Milne Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
107.	Praise to God Song credits not available Trans.: A. F. D. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
108.	The Kingdom Song credits not available Trans.: Patrick R. Chalmers Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
109a.	O Little One Song credits not available Trans.: O. B. C. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
109b.	O Little One Song credits not available Trans.: O. B. C. Arr.: J. S. Bach View song ( )
110.	Jesus of the Manger Song credits not available Trans.: Patrick R. Chalmers Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
111.	The Builders Song credits not available Trans.: Geoffrey Dearmer Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
112.	Eia, Eia Song credits not available Trans.: A. G. Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
113.	Spanish Carol Song credits not available Trans.: J. B. Trend View song ( )
Part II (Return to top)
114.	No Room in the Inn Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
115.	Joseph and Mary Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
116.	A Babe is Born Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
117.	Immortal Babe Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
118.	Susanni Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
119.	Angels, from the Realms Words: James Montgomery Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Angels from the Realms of Glory
120.	In Bethlehem, that fair City Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
121.	Falan-tiding Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
122.	Herrick’s Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
123.	Chanticleer Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
124.	Summer in Winter Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
125.	Rorate Song credits not available Language: Latin, English View song ( )
126.	Candlemas Eve Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
127.	God is Ascended Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
128.	Welcome, Summer Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
129.	Pleasure It Is Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
130.	Watt’s Cradle Song Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
131.	Coverdale’s Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
132.	Psalm of Sion Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
Part III (Return to top)
133.	Carol of the Advent Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
134.	If Ye Would Hear Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams; Martin Shaw View song ( )
135.	Earthly Friends Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
136.	Good King Wenceslas Words: John Mason Neale; Thomas Helmore Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Good King Wenceslas
137.	Masters in this Hall Song credits not available Arr.: Gustav Holst View song ( )
138.	O Little Town Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( )
139.	Infinite Light Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
140.	The Band of Children Song credits not available View song ( )
141.	January Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
142.	Children’s Song of the Nativity Words: Frances A. Chesterton Music: Unknown Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Far Is It to Bethlehem
143.	The World’s Desire Song credits not available View song ( )
144.	White Lent Song credits not available View song ( )
145.	Mothering Sunday Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
146.	The Merchants’ Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
147.	Easter Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
148.	Christ the Lord Is Risen Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
149.	Love Is Come Again Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
150.	The World Itself Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
151.	Athens Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
152.	Festival Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Geoffrey Shaw View song ( )
153.	Song of the Spirit Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
154.	The Spirit Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
155.	April Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
156.	Summer Time Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
157.	Summer Carol Song credits not available View song ( )
158.	Thanksgiving Carol Words: Eleanor Farjeon Music: Unknown View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Thanksgiving Carol
159.	Golden Sheaves Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
160.	Angels Holy Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
161.	The Shepherd Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
162.	Bell Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
163.	The Three Traitors Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
164.	Carol of Beauty Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
165.	Golden Mornings Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
166.	Carol of Service Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
167.	Carol of the Kingdom Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
Part IV (Return to top)
168.	Ben Jonson’s Carol Song credits not available View song ( )
169.	Tyrley, Tyrlow Song credits not available View song ( )
170.	New Prince, New Pomp Song credits not available View song ( )
171a.	Shakespeare’s Carol Words: William Shakespeare Music: Unknown Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind
171b.	Shakespeare’s Carol Words: William Shakespeare Music: Unknown View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind
172.	Make We Merry Song credits not available View song ( )
173.	The Golden Carol Song credits not available View song ( )
174.	Welcome Yule Song credits not available View song ( )
175.	The Virgin’s Cradle Hymn Song credits not available Trans.: S. T. Coleridge Language: Latin, English View song ( )
176.	Herrick’s Ode Song credits not available View song ( )
177.	Out of your Sleep Song credits not available View song ( )
178a.	In Excelsis Gloria Words: Traditional, 15th century Music: Unknown View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Christmas Carol
178b.	In Excelsis Gloria Words: Traditional, 15th century Music: Unknown Language: Latin, English View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Christmas Carol
179.	The Quest Song credits not available Trans.: H. T. Wade-Gery View song ( )
180.	Adam Lay Ybounden Song credits not available View song ( )
181.	Balulalow Song credits not available View song ( )
182.	Lullay my Liking Song credits not available View song ( )
183.	I sing of a Maiden Song credits not available View song ( )
184.	All Bells in Paradise Song credits not available View song ( )
185.	Wither’s Rocking Hymn Song credits not available View song ( )
Part V (Return to top)
186.	Snow in the Street Song credits not available View song ( )
187.	Mid-Winter Words: Christina G. Rossetti Music: Unknown View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In the bleak mid-winter
188.	Our Brother is Born Song credits not available View song ( )
189.	Merry Christmas Song credits not available View song ( )
190.	Winter’s Snow Song credits not available Adapt.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
191.	The Christmas Tree Song credits not available Trans.: H. N. Bate View song ( )
192.	The Snow Lies Thick Song credits not available View song ( )
193.	The Kings Song credits not available Trans.: H. N. Bate View song ( )
194.	Kings in Glory Song credits not available View song ( )
195.	Kings of Orient Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw View song ( )
196.	Blake’s Cradle Song Song credits not available View song ( )
197.	The Crown of Roses Song credits not available Trans.: Geoffrey Dearmer View song ( )
Appendix (Return to top)
A-1.	A Virgin most Pure Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan William Instrumental View song ( )
A-2.	On Christmas Night (Sussex Carol) Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan William Instrumental View song ( )
A-3a.	The Moon Shines Bright (Bellman’s Song) Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan William Instrumental View song ( )
A-3b.	The Moon Shines Bright (Bellman’s Song) Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan William Instrumental View song ( )
A-4.	The Holy Well Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan William Instrumental View song ( )
A-5.	Dives and Lazarus Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan William Instrumental View song ( )
A-6a.	Come All Ye Worthy Christian Men (Job) Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan William Instrumental View song ( )
A-6b.	Come All Ye Worthy Christian Men (Job) Song credits not available Arr.: Ralph Vaughan William Instrumental View song ( )
A-7.	The Cherry Tree Carol Song credits not available Arr.: Martin Shaw Instrumental View song ( )

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