A CHRISTMAS CAROL

The following carol has not, I believe, been printed in any of the modern collections; certainly it is not in those of Mr. Sandys and Mr. Wright. It is copied from Ad. MS. Brit. Mus. 15,225, a manuscript of the time of James I. It may, perhaps, bethought appropriate for insertion in your Christmas number. I have modernised the orthography. A CAROL FOR CHRISTMAS-DAY. Rejoice, rejoice, with heart and voice, For Christ his birth this day rejoice. 1. From Virgin's womb to us this day did spring The precious seed that only saved man; This day let man rejoice and sweetly sing, Since on this day salv…