The Seven Joys of Mary

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"The Seven Joys of Mary" is a traditional Christmas song about Mary's happiness at seeing Jesus' accomplishments at seven points in his life and afterlife. In the British version, the accomplishments are sucking at his mother's breast, curing the lame, curing the blind, raising the dead, bearing the crucifix, wearing the crown of Heaven, and writing with a golden pen.[1] In the American version, the accomplishments are being born, curing the lame, curing the blind, reading the Bible, raising the dead, rising from the dead, and wearing the crown of Heaven.[2] Both versions are ultimately descended from a 14th century song titled "Joyis Fyve."[3] Burl Ives included the song on his 1952 album Christmas Day in the Morning. Many other artists have recorded it, most notably John Jacob Niles.[4]

Contents

[edit] Cover Versions

[edit] References

  1. ^ Digital Tradition Folk Music Database: The Seven Joys of Mary: link
  2. ^ Digital Tradition Folk Music Database: The Seven Joys of Mary (2): link
  3. ^ The Hymns and Carols of Christmas: The First Good Joy Our Mary Had link
  4. ^ iTunes: Music Store

[edit] External Link

  • An Online Christmas Songbook: The Seven Joys of Mary: link

[edit] Further Reading

  • Hugh Keyte and Andrew Parrott. The New Oxford Book of Carols. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1992.
  • Ian Bradley. The Penguin Book of Carols. London: Penguin, 1999.



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