O Come All Ye Faithful
David T. Clydesdale Lyrics
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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!
God of God, Light of Light
Lo, He abhors not the Virgin's womb
Very God
Begotten, not created
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
All 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
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!
The song 'O Come All Ye Faithful' is a Christian hymn, inviting Christians to rejoice in the birth of Christ. The joyous and triumphant tone of the hymn is evident right from the opening line, "O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!" The hymn is an invitation to believers to come to Bethlehem and witness the birth of Jesus, who is referred to as the King of Angels. The hymn invites everyone to adore and worship Christ the Lord.
The second stanza of the hymn describes Jesus as 'Light of Light, very God, begotten, not created.' This is a reference to the belief of the Christian faith that Christ is the Son of God, who was not created but was begotten or brought forth by God the Father. The third stanza invites the angels and citizens of heaven to join in the song of exultation and glory to God, acknowledging the significance of Christ's birth.
The final stanza of the hymn greets Jesus as born that happy morning, with glory given to him as the Word of the Father, now appearing in flesh. The overall theme of the hymn is the adoration and worship of Christ, who is the Lord and King of Angels.
Line by Line Meaning
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!
Come, all believers who are full of joy and triumph!
O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem
Come, come to Bethlehem with joy!
Come and behold Him
Come and see Him for yourself.
Born the King of Angels
Born as the King of the Angels.
O come, let us adore Him
Let's come and worship Him.
Christ the Lord!
He is the Lord Jesus Christ!
God of God, Light of Light
God who is from God and Light from Light.
Lo, He abhors not the Virgin's womb
He who is not ashamed to be born of a virgin.
Very God
He is the true God.
Begotten, not created
Born, not made.
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Sing, all choirs of angels with great joy!
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Sing, all you citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God
Praise be to God.
All glory in the highest
Highest glory to God.
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
Yes, Lord, we greet You, born on this joyful morning.
Jesus, to Thee be glory given
May glory be given to You, Jesus.
Word of the Father
You are the Word of the Father.
Now in flesh appearing
Appearing now in human form.
Christ the Lord!
He is the Lord Jesus Christ!
Lyrics © Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: BANNISTER ANGELA COLETTE BROWN, PUBLIC DOMAIN, STEVE WARINER
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1. Caroler's Song
2. Impressions Of Christmas
3. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
4. O Come, Let Us Adore Him
5. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
6. O Come, All Ye Faithful
7. Silent Night, Holy Night
8. Angels We Have Heard On High
9. A Christmas Hope