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| Ives's Yale graduation photo, 1898 |
How sad that the music of the American composer,Charles Ives (1874-1954), was not taken seriously until many years after his death. Here is Ives's A Christmas Carol, written in 1894. Simple and wonderful, and a century ahead of its time.
Little star of Bethlehem!
Do we see Thee now?
Do we see Thee shining
O'er the tall trees?
Little child of Bethlehem!
Do we hear Thee in our hearts?
Hear the angels singing:
Peace on earth, good will to men!
Noel!
O'er the cradle of a King
Hear the Angels sing:
In Excelsis Gloria, Gloria!
From his Father's home on high,
Lo! for us He came to die;
Hear the Angels sing:
Venite adoremus Dominum
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