Adeste Fidelis
Natalie Dessay/Rolando Villazon/London Symphony Orchestra/Philippe Rombi Lyrics
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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,
Christ the Lord.
Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
Glory to God
All 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.
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,
Christ the Lord
Christ the Lord
Christ the Lord
Yeah...
O come, O come and love him, come together adore him
The lyrics to "Adeste fidelis" (or "O Come, All Ye Faithful") is a classic Christmas carol that has been performed countless times by choirs, orchestras, and soloists. The song is an invitation to all faithful Christians to come to Bethlehem and behold the newborn king of angels. The first verse sets the scene by calling all believers to come and be joyful and triumphant in their worship. They are invited to witness the Christ child, who is born as the King of the angels. The repetition of the phrase "O come, let us adore him" emphasizes the adoration and worship that Christ deserves.
The second verse addresses the angels, inviting them to join in the celebration by singing in exultation. The citizens of heaven are also called upon to give glory to God in the highest. This verse reminds us that the birth of Christ is a momentous occasion that is celebrated not only on earth but in heaven as well. The final verse repeats the invitation to come to Bethlehem and see the King of angels. The repetition of "O come, let us adore him" intensifies the call to worship and adore Christ, the Lord.
Overall, the lyrics to "Adeste fidelis" convey a sense of wonder and awe at the birth of Christ. The invitation to come and adore the newborn king is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of worship and reverence in the Christian faith.
Line by Line Meaning
O come, all ye faithful,
Oh, come all you who are loyal and true to the faith,
Joyful and triumphant,
Full of joy and triumph over the hope that comes with new life in Christ,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and join us as we journey to Bethlehem to witness the great event of our Savior's birth,
Come and behold him,
Come and witness the wonder of Him who is born King of the angels,
Born the King of angels;
His birth signifies his authority as the King of angels,
O come, let us adore him,
Let us gather together and worship Him in reverence,
Sing, choirs of angels,
Let the angelic choirs sing in unison,
Sing in exultation,
Sing with great joy and triumph,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above;
All citizens of heaven, join in the celebration of His arrival on earth,
Glory to God
Praise be to God,
All glory in the highest
All the glory and majesty in heaven,
O come, let us adore him,
Let us all gather in adoration,
O come, all ye faithful,
Oh, come all you who are loyal and true to the faith,
Joyful and triumphant,
Full of joy and triumph over the hope that comes with new life in Christ,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and join us as we journey to Bethlehem to witness the great event of our Savior's birth,
Come and behold him,
Come and witness the wonder of Him who is born King of the angels,
Born the King of angels
His birth signifies his authority as the King of angels,
O come, let us adore him,
Let us all gather in adoration,
O Come, let us adore him,
Let us all gather in adoration,
Christ the Lord
Our Savior and Lord,
Christ the Lord
Our Savior and Lord,
Christ the Lord
Our Savior and Lord,
Yeah...
Amen,
O come, O come and love him, come together adore him
Let us come together and adore and express our love for our Savior Jesus Christ,
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Written by: PAUL BATEMAN
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