Adeste Fideles
Frank Sinatra; Orchestra under the direction of Axel Stordahl Lyrics
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Laeti triumphantes,
Venite, venite in Bethlehem!
Natum videte,
Regem angelorum
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus
Cantet nunc Io!
Chorus angelorum;
Cantet nunc aula caelestium
Gloria, gloria,
In excelsis Deo
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus
Dominum.
The Latin lyrics of Frank Sinatra's Christmas classic, Adeste Fideles, speaks about the joyous triumph of the faithful and the call for all to come and adore the newborn King of angels in Bethlehem. The song is an invitation to believers to unite and witness the arrival of the Savior who is born to bring salvation to humankind. The hymn calls upon the celestial and angelic choir to sing and glorify the Lord at His birth, and it echoes the Biblical narrative of the shepherds receiving the glad tidings from the angels in Luke 2:14.
The song affirms the universal appeal of Christmas and the message of Jesus Christ, which transcends language and cultural barriers. The repetition of the phrase "Venite adoremus Dominum" emphasizes the importance of coming to adore the Lord, signifying the true meaning of Christmas. Sinatra's interpretation of the classic is a demonstration of his artistry and flair, as he imbues the hymn with the grandeur and impeccable vocal delivery that has made it a holiday favorite for generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Adeste fideles,
Come, faithful ones,
Laeti triumphantes,
Joyful and triumphant,
Venite, venite in Bethlehem!
Come, come to Bethlehem!
Natum videte,
See the newborn,
Regem angelorum
King of the angels
Venite adoremus,
Come, let us adore Him
Venite adoremus,
Come, let us adore Him
Venite adoremus Dominum.
Come, let us adore the Lord.
Cantet nunc Io!
Sing, now sing Io!
Chorus angelorum;
Choirs of angels;
Cantet nunc aula caelestium
Sing now, celestial halls
Gloria, gloria,
Glory, glory
In excelsis Deo
In the highest to God
Venite adoremus,
Come, let us adore Him
Venite adoremus,
Come, let us adore Him
Venite adoremus Dominum.
Come, let us adore the Lord.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN (DP) READING, WOLFGANG LENK
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