O Come All Ye Faithful
Carly Simon (Holiday) Lyrics

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O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem

O come all ye faithful
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 exhalation
O sing all ye citizens of Heav'n 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

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Born this happy morning
Oh Jesus, to Thee be a glory giv'n

Word of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ, The Lord

O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Carly Simon's version of "O Come All Ye Faithful" are a call for all believers to come to Bethlehem to adore Christ, the Lord. The first stanza is an invitation for all believers to come to Bethlehem, a reference to the birthplace of Jesus Christ. This is followed by a declaration of the joy and triumph of the faithful. The refrain repeats the invitation and declaration that was made in the first stanza.

The second stanza is an affirmation of the birth of Christ, who is recognized as the King of Angels. The call to adoration is repeated three times, emphasizing the significance of Christ's birth. The third stanza is an encouragement for the angels and citizens of Heaven to praise God for the birth of the Savior. The statement "Glory to God" and its repetition highlights the significance of Christ's birth for all of humanity.

The fourth stanza is a direct address to Jesus Christ, acknowledging his birth and attributing glory to him. The lyrics declare that the Word of the Father has appeared in flesh, singling out Christ as a central figure in the Christian faith. The final verse repeats the refrain once more, emphasizing the call to the faithful to come and adore the Lord on this joyous occasion.

Line by Line Meaning

O come all ye faithful
Those who believe, come and join us in celebration

Joyful and triumphant
With happiness and triumph in our hearts

O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem with us

Come and behold Him
Approach and witness the newborn King

Born the King of Angels
He is the ruler of the angels and of us

O come, let us adore Him
Let us all worship and give Him praise

Sing, choirs of angels
Angels, sing with joy

Sing in exhalation
Sing with great praise and enthusiasm

O sing all ye citizens of Heav'n above
All citizens of Heaven, join in singing

Glory to God
Praise and honor to God

Glory in the Highest
Highest praise and glory