St. Hilary is credited with the oldest Christmas Hymn: Jesus Refulsit Omnium (Jesus Illuminates All). This Latin Hymn was written in the 4th Century. Below are a few verses from the English translation of this song:
Jesus hath shined benignly forth
Redeemer of the tribes of earth.
Let all the faithful far and near
The praises of his deeds declare.
The Father’s mandate from the skies
His noble Sonship testifies
The Spirit’s power upon his head
In plenitude of grace is shed
Due Praise, Great Trinity, to thee
Honor, and power, and glory be
By all creation evermore
Until eternity be o’er.
May Jesus Illuminate all. Merry Christmas!
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