O Come All Ye Faithful
Frank Sinatra & Bing Crosby Lyrics


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O come, let us adore Him
Christ, Christ the Lord

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
Oh sing, all ye citizens of Heav'n above
Glory to God
In the Highest glory!

O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord





O come, let us adore Him
Christ, Christ the Lord

Overall Meaning

"O Come All Ye Faithful" is a hymn that invites all believers to adore Christ the Lord. The song was composed in Latin by John Francis Wade in the 18th century and was translated by Frederick Oakeley in the 19th century. Frank Sinatra's version of the song, with added English lyrics by John Freeman Young, is a staple for Christmas carols.


The lyrics of the song directly speak to the listeners, inviting them to be joyful and triumphant as they sing in exultation to the glory of God. "O come, all ye faithful" emphasizes inclusion, inviting everyone, from the common people to the angels in heaven, to come and witness the birth of the King of Angels in Bethlehem. The repetition of the phrase "O come, let us adore Him" emphasizes the importance of celebration and remembrance of Christ's birth and its significance to the Christian faith.


The song's chorus, which repeats the phrase "Christ, Christ the Lord," highlights Jesus' divinity and his role as the reigning Lord over all. The overall tone of the hymn is that of pure adoration and rejoicing, with the choirs of angels and citizens of heaven uniting their voices to glorify God and welcome the birth of Christ.


Line by Line Meaning

O come, let us adore Him
Let us gather together to worship and show reverence to Him


Christ, Christ the Lord
Jesus, the anointed one and supreme authority


O come, all ye faithful
Let all those who have put their trust in Him come


Joyful and triumphant
With hearts filled with joy and victory because of Him


O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come to the place where the Savior was born


Come and behold Him
Look upon Him and see His greatness


Born the King of Angels!
The ruler of all angels was born on this day


Sing, choirs of angels
Let the groups of heavenly beings join together in song


Sing in exultation
Sing with joy and high spirits


Oh sing, all ye citizens of Heav'n above
All those residing in Heaven should raise their voices in song


Glory to God
All honor and praise should be given to the Creator


In the Highest glory!
Show reverence and honor to God, the Most High


Christ, Christ the Lord
Jesus, the anointed one and supreme authority




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Traditional

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@MikeyJMJ

This is my kind of Christmas. 19th century caroling

@OverlordDogz

20th, but agreed.

@l.m.bogdanowicz9594

@Puppy Overlord no, I think he means 19th. That's what's being portrayed here. Look at those top hats. Early 1800s I'd say...

@OverlordDogz

@L. M. Bogdanowicz Yea I think you’re right actually. I did a bit of research and the full episode (from the Frank Sinatra Show)’s aesthetic was inspired by mixes of Victorian era London and 1950’s bachelor, so I guess we’re both right lol :)

@l.m.bogdanowicz9594

@Puppy Overlord yeah, looks like it :)

@ross2burr

Beautiful 1957 Christmas !

@jamesdunne7481

Fantastic

@viviancorrea2910

I cry!!!! Vivian from São Paulo/ Brazil

@davidmcbride4953

Proper Christmas songs! 👌🏻

@junowilson4992

It’s March what am I doing here lol had to enjoy this clip anyway

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