"La messe de minuit (Midnight Mass)" genre: International
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	An early 20th century arrangement by the Dutch composer Willem Pijper of the traditional French noel. This sprightly arrangement reminds us that the tolling bell is calling to worship the newborn baby.
	Credits: Don Sikkema, baritone; Nicholas Palmer, pianist
	Story Behind the Song Translation of the French text: It's midnight, the white bell is ringing, Let's go to mass, Let's go to worship the Baby. Already the faithful are moving Down the path. Let's go join hands with them. Let's remember, my friends, That this is such a night, The birth of our Lord, Born without display In a modest stable, Without a cap, diapers or a sheet. Now shepherds, shepherdesses, Children, princes and kings, All go to worship Him. For everyone sees in Him All the hope for human kind, And every hope for paradise. Lyrics Minuit sonne au clocher blanc, rendons-nous tous a la messe; Minuit sonne au clocher blanc, allons adorer l'Enfant! Deja le long du chemin, les fideles s'acheminent, Deja le long du chemin, vont en so tenant la main.

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