O Come All Ye Faithful
Dr. Norman S. Wright & Dr. Charles S. Kendall 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 bend
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" is an invitation to the faithful to come to Bethlehem and behold the birth of the King of Angels, Jesus Christ. The song calls to worship Christ the Lord, who is referred to as the "God of God" and "Light of Light." The lyrics express the belief that Jesus Christ was begotten by God and not created, emphasizing his divine nature. This divine nature is further reinforced by the reference to how Jesus Christ was born of a virgin's womb. The choir of angels also sings praises to God in the highest, adding to the joy and celebratory tone of the song.


The lyrics further invite the audience to follow the shepherds who were summoned to Jesus Christ's cradle, leaving their flocks behind. The shepherds' actions are described as being accompanied by "lowly fear," a sense of humility and reverence in the presence of the holy infant. The song then concludes by greeting Jesus Christ as the Word of the Father, who has now appeared in flesh on this happy morning. The final call to worship Jesus Christ as the Lord is repeated, and the song ends.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, come ye
We invite you to come


O come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem with us


Come and behold him
Come and see him


Born the King of angels
He was born as the King of angels


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


Christ the Lord
He is the Lord, Jesus Christ


God of God
He is God born of God


Light of light
The light shining from the light


Lo, he abhors
He does not hate


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


Very God
Truly God


Begotten not created
He was begotten, not created


Sing, choirs of angels
Angelic choirs, sing


Sing in exultation
Sing with great joy


Sing, all ye citizens
All citizens of heaven, sing


Of heaven above
In the heavens above


Glory to God
Praise be to God


In the highest
In the highest places


See how the shepherds
Look at the shepherds


Summoned to his cradle
Called to His manger


Leaving their flocks
They left their flocks of sheep


Draw nigh with lowly fear
Approach with a humble fear


We too will thither bend
We will also go there


Our joyful footsteps
Our footsteps filled with joy


Yea, Lord, we greet thee
Yes, Lord, we greet you


Born this happy morning
Born on this joyful morning


Jesus
Jesus


To thee be glory given
Glory be given to you


Word of the Father
The word of the Father


Now in flesh appearing
Now appearing in human form


O come
Please come


Let us adore him
Let's worship Him


Christ the Lord
He is the Lord, Jesus Christ




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@moodylicious

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