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Dick Haymes (September 13, 1918 – March 28, 1980) was one of the most popular American male vocalists of the 1940s and early 1950s.

He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His Irish-born mother, Marguerite Haymes (1894-1987), was a well-known vocal coach and instructor. He became the vocalist in a number of big bands, worked in Hollywood on radio and in many films throughout the forties and fifties.

He never became a United States citizen and avoided military service during World War II by asserting his non-belligerent status as a citizen of Argentina, which was neutral. Years later (1955), this act of his nearly caused his deportation to Argentina on an unrelated technicality in immigration law. During World War II, he was briefly detained at Ellis Island.

Haymes was married six times and had six children. His most famous marriages were to film actresses Joanne Dru (1941-1949) and Rita Hayworth (1953-1955). His daughter Stephanie Haymes was married to Sir Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin

He died in Los Angeles from lung cancer, at the age of 61.

O Come All Ye Faithful
Dick Haymes Lyrics

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Oh, come ye
O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of angels
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
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
Christ the Lord

See how the shepherds
Summoned to his cradle
Leaving their flocks
Draw nigh with lowly fear
We too will thither hend
Our joyful footsteps
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
Christ the Lord

Overall Meaning

The song "O Come All Ye Faithful" by Dick Haymes is a beautiful and worshipful hymn that is frequently sung during the Advent and Christmas seasons. The lyrics of the song invite listeners to come to Bethlehem and behold the newborn King of angels, Jesus Christ. The first verse of the song encourages people to come to Bethlehem and adore Christ, recognizing Him as the Lord.

The second verse speaks of the divinity of Christ, acknowledging that He is God of God and Light of light. It also highlights the significance of the virgin birth, noting that Christ was begotten, not created. Through this verse, listeners are called to come and adore Christ as the Lord. In the third verse, the choirs of angels are summoned to sing in exultation and to give glory to God in the highest. The chorus follows, again inviting people to come and adore Christ as the Lord.

The fourth verse describes the shepherds at Christ's manger and encourages us to follow in their footsteps with joy and worship. The final verse is a declaration of praise to Christ, recognizing Him as the Word of the Father who has come in the flesh. It is a fitting conclusion to a song that celebrates the birth of Christ and invites us to worship Him.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, come ye
Everyone is welcome

O come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem

Come and behold him
See him for yourself

Born the King of angels
He is the King of all angels

O come, let us adore him
Let's worship him

Christ the Lord
He is the Lord named Christ

God of God
He is God

Light of light
He is the source of light

Lo, he abhors
He doesn't hate

Not the virgin's womb
He was born of the virgin's womb

Very God
He is truly God