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Adeste Fideles
London Philharmonic Orchestra Lyrics
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Venite, venite in Bethlehem.
Natum videte Regem angelorum.
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus, Dominum.
Parturit virgo mater,
Deum verum, genitum, non factum.
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus, Dominum.
Cantet nunc hymnos chorus angelorum,
Cantet nunc aula caelestium
Gloria, gloria in excelsis Deo;
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus, Dominum.
Ergo qui natus die hodierna,
Iesu, tibi sit gloria
Patris aeterni verbum caro factum:
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus,
Venite adoremus, Dominum.
The lyrics to London Philharmonic Orchestra's song Adeste Fideles are a call to triumphantly come and adore the newborn king in Bethlehem. The opening lines are "Adeste, fideles, laeti triumphantes/Venite, venite in Bethlehem" which translates to "Come, faithful ones, joyful and triumphant/Come, come to Bethlehem". The chorus urges listeners to adore the Lord, and each time the phrase "Venite adoremus, Dominum" is repeated, the melody becomes more grandiose, further exalting the act of worship.
The second stanza speaks to the nature of the newborn king, calling him "Deum verum, genitum, non factum" or "true God, begotten not created". The next stanza shifts focus to the angelic chorus who sings songs of jubilation and glory to God, reminding listeners of the heavenly celebration that accompanies the birth of Christ. The final stanza exalts Jesus as the eternal word made flesh, calling for his glory on this day of his birth.
Line by Line Meaning
Adeste, fideles, laeti triumphantes
Come, faithful ones, joyful and triumphant
Venite, venite in Bethlehem.
Come, come to Bethlehem
Natum videte Regem angelorum.
See the babe, King of Angels
Venite adoremus,
Come let us adore
Venite adoremus,
Come let us adore
Venite adoremus, Dominum.
Come let us adore the Lord
Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine,
God from God, light from light
Parturit virgo mater,
The virgin mother gives birth
Deum verum, genitum, non factum.
True God, begotten not created
Cantet nunc hymnos chorus angelorum,
Let the choir of angels now sing hymns
Cantet nunc aula caelestium
Let the celestial court now sing
Gloria, gloria in excelsis Deo;
Glory, glory to God in the highest
Ergo qui natus die hodierna,
Therefore, he who was born this day
Iesu, tibi sit gloria
Jesus, let there be glory to thee
Patris aeterni verbum caro factum:
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:
Venite adoremus,
Come let us adore
Venite adoremus,
Come let us adore
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: DOUGLAS GAMLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sam Morex
I believe this is the version that was featured in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation when all the Christmas lights on the Griswolds house are turned on unexpectedly.
Deborah Carder
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Nemo Chicky
I like how an arrangement similar to this was in Home Alone 2 when Kevin and the pigeon lady were at Carnegie Hall
Vando
Adeste fideles
Laeti triumphantes
Venite, venite in Bethlehem
Natum videte
Regem Angelorum
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Dominum