Adeste Fideles
Pat Boone Lyrics


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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 with, exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heav'n above
Glory to God in the highest
(O come let us adore him o come let us adore him)
O come let us adore him Christ the Lord
[ strings ]
Glory to God in the highest




(O come let us adore him o come let us adore him)
O come let us adore him Christ the Lord

Overall Meaning

The song "Adeste Fideles" is a call to all the faithful to come and adore Christ the Lord in Bethlehem. The opening line of "O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant" sets the tone for the rest of the song, that the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is a joyous and triumphant event. The lyrics then invite the faithful to come and see the newborn King of angels, born in humble surroundings in a manger.


The following verse is a call to the angels to sing with exultation and all the citizens of heaven to join in the chorus. The song then goes back to the original message of adoration, with the repetition of the invitation to come and adore Christ the Lord. The final line, "Glory to God in the highest," is a proclamation of praise to God for sending his son, which ties in with the overall message of the song.


Overall, the song is a call to all believers to come and worship the newborn King, and to join in the chorus of angels exulting his birth. It is a beautiful hymn that has been sung and enjoyed by many generations.


Line by Line Meaning

O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant
Come, all of you who have faith and are filled with joy and victory.


O come ye o come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem, and see the place where our Savior was born.


Come and behold him born the King of angels
See him now, as he is born – the King of all angels.


O come let us adore him o come let us adore him
Oh, come let us worship him, oh come let us worship him.


O come let us adore him Christ the Lord
Come and worship Christ, the Lord.


Sing choirs of angels sing with, exultation
Sing, choir of angels! Sing with joy and exaltation!


Sing all ye citizens of heav'n above
All of you citizens of heaven, join in the song with us!


Glory to God in the highest
May there be glory and praise to God in the highest!


(O come let us adore him o come let us adore him)
(Oh come let us worship him, oh come let us worship him)


O come let us adore him Christ the Lord
Come and worship Christ, the Lord.


[ strings ]


Glory to God in the highest
May there be glory and praise to God in the highest!


(O come let us adore him o come let us adore him)
(Oh come let us worship him, oh come let us worship him)


O come let us adore him Christ the Lord
Come and worship Christ, the Lord.




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