O Come O Come Emmanuel
Christmas Carols Lyrics


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O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant
Oh 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 exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God in the highest
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord

O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him




O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord
O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "O Come All Ye Faithful" is an invitation to all believers to come and adore the newborn King of angels who was born in Bethlehem. The song begins with "O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant" to express the joy and delight of believers who have come to worship this blessed event. The phrase "Come and behold him, born the King of angels" reveals the reason why they are joyful and triumphant is due to the birth of the Savior. The repetition of "O come let us adore him" emphasizes the act of worship and the recognition that this child is truly the Christ the Lord.


The second verse, "Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation," highlights the presence of angels present at the birth of Jesus Christ. The next line, "Sing all ye citizens of heaven above," invites all of heaven to celebrate this glorious event together. The chorus repeats the invitation to come and adore the newborn King with utmost reverence.


The final verse, "O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord," establishes the identity of the newborn whom they are adoring is the Lord Jesus Christ himself. The appeal to come and worship the Lord with an adoring heart is not just a call of the past but stands timeless for anyone today who wants to honor Him.


Overall, "O Come All Ye Faithful" is a timeless Christmas carol that calls every Christian believer to join in the joyous celebration of the birth of the Messiah who has come to save the world.


Line by Line Meaning

O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant
Come, you who are faithful and filled with joy and victory


Oh come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem, both near and far


Come and behold him, born the King of angels
Witness the birth of the King of angels


O come let us adore him
Let us all worship and show reverence to him


O come let us adore him
O come all, let us kneel before him and show our devotion


O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Come all, and let us show reverence to Christ the Lord


Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Let the choirs of angels sing with joy and triumph


Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Let all the citizens of heaven above sing along


Glory to God in the highest
The highest praises be given to God


O come let us adore him
Let us all worship and show reverence to him


O come let us adore him
O come all, let us kneel before him and show our devotion


O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Come all, and let us show reverence to Christ the Lord


O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Come all, and let us show reverence to Christ the Lord




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Written by: Traditional

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@kroy4490

God - "Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel, shall come to thee, O Israel!"

@HobbiesandHaulsHangout

Emmanuel โค=โค God is with us.

@angie917

Merry Christmas Eve โคโคโคโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿซถ

@stupidben999

This is one of the most touching Christian hymns!

@nirmalapaul6150

How melodious is the female singer....so soothening.....God nless

@georgeanton548

I have to sing this at mass tomorrow for Advent Sunday thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š

@christmassongsandcarols

Have fun!

@ericadams6622

I love this song I canโ€™t stop listening to this

@christmassongsandcarols

Thank you ๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ””๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽถ

@sabundokarstenyohanzayn

Wow!

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