O Come O Come Emmanuel
Mormon Tabernacle Choir and The Philadelphia Brass Ensemble & Percussion Lyrics
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O come let us adore him,
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord.
Come and behold him,
Born the King of angels
O come let us adore him,
O come let us adore him
Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
O 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.
Yes, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning
Jesus, to thee be the glory given
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord.
The lyrics of Mormon Tabernacle Choir's song O Come All Ye Faithful invites believers to come and adore the Christ Child. The repetition of the phrase "O come let us adore him" underscores the central message of the song, which emphasis on the worship and reverence for the Savior. The first verse invites listeners to come and behold Him, who is born as the King of angels, emphasizing not only His divine nature as the Son of God but also His humanity as a newborn baby. The second verse calls angels and citizens of heaven to sing praises to God for the birth of the Messiah, rejoicing in His glory and majesty.
The final verses of the song express gratitude and acknowledgement for Christ's birth, hailing Him as the Word of the Father who appeared in the flesh to save humanity from sin. The song culminates in the remaining verses with the chorus, repeating the message of invitation to come and adore Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
O come let us adore him,
Let us humbly seek to honor and worship Christ, recognizing his divine nature and the role he plays as our Lord and Savior.
O come let us adore him,
Let us continue to show our love and reverence for Christ by bowing before him in adoration and respect.
O come let us adore him
Let us join together in praising Christ and recognizing his greatness, offering our humble adoration to him.
Christ the Lord.
This is Jesus, who is not only the Son of God but also the Lord and Master of all creation, worthy of our utmost respect and admiration.
Come and behold him,
Come and see for yourself the wonder and majesty of Christ, as he reveals himself in all his glory.
Born the King of angels
He is the one born to be the ruler and master of all angels, who are themselves divine servants of God.
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
Let all of the angels in heaven join together in singing and celebrating the greatness of Christ, lifting their voices in joyful praise.
O sing all ye citizens of heaven above
All of the inhabitants of heaven, including the angels, should join together in announcing the greatness and power of Christ, praising him with one voice.
Glory to God, Glory in the highest
Let us give all the credit and honor to God, praising him above all things and acknowledging his supreme power and majesty.
Yes, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning
We welcome you, Lord, on this most joyous of days, remembering the day of your birth with reverence and appreciation.
Jesus, to thee be the glory given
All the praise and honor should be directed toward Jesus, as he is the one who has done so much for us and deserves our utmost admiration and respect.
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
The divine Word of God, who was present before all things, has now come to earth in human form, revealing himself to us in a new and powerful way.
O come, let us adore him,
Once again, we are called to show our love, respect, and appreciation for Jesus Christ, acknowledging him as the Lord and Savior of all creation.
O come, let us adore him,
We are reminded again and again to come and fall on our knees before Christ, recognizing his divine nature and the power he holds over all things.
O come, let us adore him
Join with us in humbly adoring Christ, recognizing his greatness and offering our love and thankfulness to him.
Christ the Lord.
This simple phrase encapsulates the true meaning and purpose of this song - to honor and worship Jesus Christ, who is the Lord and Master of all things, both now and forevermore.
Lyrics © Rudi Schedler Musikverlag GmbH
Written by: JOHN FRANCIS WADE
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