O Come All Ye Faithful
Eugene Ormandy: The Philadelphia Orchestra And Chorus Lyrics
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Laeti triumphantes;
Venite, venite in Bethlehem;
Natum videte,
Regem Angelorum
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,
O Come All Ye Faithful
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,
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,
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.
The lyrics to “O Come All Ye Faithful” evoke feelings of anticipation and reverence, inviting those who are faithful to join in a celebration of the birth of Christ. The first stanza describes the faithful as “joyful and triumphant” and urges them to come to Bethlehem to see the King of Angels who has been born. The second stanza calls upon the choirs of angels and citizens of heaven to sing in exultation and give glory to God. The final stanza addresses Jesus directly, welcoming him on this happy morning and giving all glory to him as the Word of the Father now appearing in flesh.
Through its lyrics, "O Come All Ye Faithful" creates a sense of community among the faithful who are invited to come together to celebrate the Christ’s birth. It also speaks to the divinity of Christ and the exaltation given to him by both humans and angels. The song encapsulates the spirit of Christmas by highlighting the importance of worship and faith.
Line by Line Meaning
O come all ye faithful
Everyone who is faithful, come together
Joyful and triumphant
Be happy and proud
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Look and see Him
Born the King of Angels
He is the King of Angels, and He has been born
O come, let us adore Him
Let's worship Him, come together!
Sing, choirs of Angels
Angelic choirs, start singing
Sing in exultation
Sing joyfully
O sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above
Sing, all those who live in Heaven
Glory to God
Praise God
Glory in the highest
Praise Him in the highest place
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Yes, we greet You, O Lord
Born this happy morning
Born on this happy day
Jesus to Thee be all glory giv'n
All glory is given to You, Jesus
Word of the Father
The Father's Word
Now in flesh appearing
Has now appeared in the flesh
O come, let us adore Him
Let's worship Him, come together!
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