Puer Natus Est - Traditional

Pro nobis Puer natus est,
Pro nobis Puer natus est,
In the eyes of the oxen, it was just another birth in the barn,
A young thing that squalled and suckled, and slept,
Pro nobis Puer natus est.

In the eyes of the shepherds it was a wonder told by angels,
An image seared into their fearful minds,
Pro nobis Puer natus est.

In the eyes of the magi, it was the climax of their star-led quest,
A royal child housed in a squalid shed,
Pro nobis Puer natus est.

In the eyes of his mother, he was perfection born, lying in her arms,
Her King of kings, her soul, her joy, her life,
Pro nobis Puer natus est.

Puer Natus Est Lyrics serve as the official announcement of the Nativity in the Roman liturgy based on the words of Isaiah 9:6. The song Puer Natus Est is characterized by its bright and exultant melody which sets a tone of regal joy for the Third Mass of Christmas. It describes the government resting upon the shoulders of the newborn King and the great peace He brings to the world. By focusing on the Puer Natus Est lyrics the congregation enters into the mystery of the Incarnation where God becomes a small child for the sake of humanity. This chant is a masterpiece of Gregorian art providing a serene yet powerful beginning to the most solemn celebration of the birth of Christ in the cathedral or monastery.