If you confess with your mouth,
Romans 10:9Jesus is Lord,
and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
Words: Anonymous, in Carols Old and Carols New, edited by Charles L. Hutchins (Boston, Massachusetts: Parish Choir, 1916), number 22, alt.
Music: B. K. Atkyns (🔊 pdf nwc).
If you know the author, Atkyns’ full name, or where to get good photos of them (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Carol we the blessing
Of th’incarnate Word;
Carol we confessing
Our arisen Lord.
Carol we, carol we,
Jesus Christ came down to be
Surety on th’accursèd tree,
For the sins of men.
Mourn we at the scorning
Showered on His head,
While His brow adorning,
Mocking words they said.
Majesty, divinity,
Clothèd with humanity,
Perfect in humility,
For the sins of men.
Carol we the story
Of His dying love;
Carol we the glory
He now shares above.
Carol we, carol we,
Captive led captivity;
Jesus Christ now lives to be
Th’Advocate for men.
Carol we the whole earth
Saved from sinfulness;
Carol we the new birth
Unto righteousness.
Carol we, carol we,
Th’ever blessèd Trinity,
Three in One, and One in Three,
God forevermore.