The Huron Carol EP
by Child Mercury
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This is one of my favourite CHRISTmass carols.
This is my rendition of a traditional hymn from Canada. In fact, it is Canada's oldest carol.
It was written back in 1643 by a Jesuit priest named Jean De Brébeuf. He lived among the Huron/Wendat people, whom he was trying to convert to Christianity. He originally wrote this song in their language. It's original title was "Jesous Ahatonhia."
The English lyrics were written in 1926 by Jesse Edger Middleton.
Through the lyrics, Mr. Middleton tried to combine the familiar Nativity story of Jesus' birth with Native American Concepts.
It is still sung in Canadian churches from all denominations to this day.
This is my rendition of a traditional hymn from Canada. In fact, it is Canada's oldest carol.
It was written back in 1643 by a Jesuit priest named Jean De Brébeuf. He lived among the Huron/Wendat people, whom he was trying to convert to Christianity. He originally wrote this song in their language. It's original title was "Jesous Ahatonhia."
The English lyrics were written in 1926 by Jesse Edger Middleton.
Through the lyrics, Mr. Middleton tried to combine the familiar Nativity story of Jesus' birth with Native American Concepts.
It is still sung in Canadian churches from all denominations to this day.
credits
released 17 December 2012
Music by Jean De Brébeuf.
Words by Jesse Edger Middleton.
Performed and produced by Child Mercury at The Star Chamber, Kagoshima, Japan.
Music by Jean De Brébeuf.
Words by Jesse Edger Middleton.
Performed and produced by Child Mercury at The Star Chamber, Kagoshima, Japan.
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- Track Name: The Huron Carol (Acapella Version)
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'Twas in the moon of wintertime when all the birds had fled
That mighty Gitchi Manitou sent angel choirs instead;
Before their light the stars grew dim and wondering hunters heard the hymn,
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
Within a lodge of broken bark the tender babe was found;
A ragged robe of rabbit skin enwrapped his beauty round
But as the hunter braves drew nigh the angel song rang loud and high
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
The earliest moon of wintertime is not so round and fair
As was the ring of glory on that helpless infant there.
The chiefs from far before him knelt with gifts of fox and beaver pelt.
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
O children of the forest free, O seed of Manitou
The holy Child of earth and heaven is born today for you.
Come kneel before the radiant boy who brings you beauty peace and joy.
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria. - Track Name: The Huron Carol (Glass Forest Mix)
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'Twas in the moon of wintertime when all the birds had fled
That mighty Gitchi Manitou sent angel choirs instead;
Before their light the stars grew dim and wondering hunters heard the hymn,
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
Within a lodge of broken bark the tender babe was found;
A ragged robe of rabbit skin enwrapped his beauty round
But as the hunter braves drew nigh the angel song rang loud and high
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
The earliest moon of wintertime is not so round and fair
As was the ring of glory on that helpless infant there.
The chiefs from far before him knelt with gifts of fox and beaver pelt.
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
O children of the forest free, O seed of Manitou
The holy Child of earth and heaven is born today for you.
Come kneel before the radiant boy who brings you beauty peace and joy.
Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, in excelsis gloria.
