O Come All Ye Faithful
Rush Of Fools Lyrics
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Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him, born the king of angels
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels
Sing in exaltation
Oh, sing all ye rivals of heaven above
Glory to God, Glory in the highest
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
The lyrics to Rush of Fools' "O Come All Ye Faithful" are a call to worship and celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The first stanza begins with an invitation for all the faithful to come to Bethlehem to witness the birth of the king of angels. The second stanza continues the adoration with an exhortation to sing in chorus with the angels, lifting up Glory to God in the highest. The repetition of "O come let us adore Him" throughout the song drives home the central message that Christmas is a time for worship and joyful celebration of the gift of salvation.
The lyrics are anchored in the traditional Christmas story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, as recounted in the Gospel of Luke. The invitation for all to come and worship the savior of the world reinforces the universal message of salvation available to all who believe. The song also highlights the role of the angels in announcing the birth of Jesus, and their ongoing presence as heralds of the glory of God.
Interestingly, "O Come All Ye Faithful" is one of the oldest and most beloved Christmas hymns, dating back to the 18th century. It was originally written in Latin as "Adeste Fideles" and translated into English by Frederick Oakeley in 1841. The melody is also said to have a classical origin, possibly coming from a 16th-century hymn. The song has been recorded by countless artists, from Bing Crosby to Mariah Carey, and remains a staple in Christmas worship services around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
O come all ye faithful
Come, all you who are devoted and loyal to God
Joyful and triumphant
Rejoice and celebrate, for we have overcome through Christ
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and journey with us to Bethlehem, the birthplace of our Savior
Come and behold him, born the king of angels
Witness the wonder and majesty of the One who was born as the King of the heavenly host
O come let us adore Him
Let us worship and show reverence to Him
O come let us adore Him
We repeat our call to worship and show adoration to Him
O come let us adore Him
Our desire to worship Him is unceasing
Christ the Lord
He is the anointed One, our Savior and Master
Sing choirs of angels
Let the angelic hosts sing out in praise and adoration
Sing in exaltation
Lift your voices in extreme joy and honor
Oh, sing all ye rivals of heaven above
Even those who are considered to be the best in the heavenly realm should join in this song of praise
Glory to God, Glory in the highest
This is a declaration of God's majesty, greatness, and power that should be proclaimed at the highest level
Contributed by Ryan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.