O Come All Ye Faithful
Choir of King's College Cambridge/Philip Jones Brass Ensemble/Ian Hare/Sir 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
Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee be glory given
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
Christ the Lord
The first verse of "O Come All Ye Faithful" invites all who have faith in Christ to make their way to Bethlehem, where the King of angels has been born. It calls upon believers to approach the baby Jesus with joy and victory in their hearts, urging them to pause and marvel at this miracle. The second verse takes on a worshipful tone, emphasizing adoration of the Christ, asking listeners to come and bow down before Him outside the stable where he is laying. The third and final verse emphasizes the glory that is given to Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who has appeared on earth in the form of human flesh, born on this special morning.
The overall message of this song is one of praise, faith and adoration of the newborn King. It reminds listeners of the importance of celebrating Christ's birth and the endless joy that it brings. It also serves as a reminder that even in difficult times, the birth of the Savior provides hope and a reason to rejoice.
Line by Line Meaning
O come, all ye faithful
Come all you who believe and are loyal
Joyful and triumphant
Filled with joy and victorious
O come ye, O come ye
Come, and come again
To Bethlehem
To the birthplace of Christ
Come and behold him
Come and see him with your own eyes
Born the King of angels
Born the ruler of the heavenly host
O come, let us adore Him
Let us worship Him
Christ the Lord
The Messiah and Master
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Yes, Lord, we welcome You
Born this happy morning
Born on this joyful day
Jesus, to Thee be glory given
Praise be to you, Jesus
Word of the Father
The expression of God the Father
Now in flesh appearing
Now made visible in human form
Christ the Lord
The Messiah and Master
O come, let us adore Him
Let us worship Him
Christ the Lord
The Messiah and Master
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