O Come O Come Emmanuel
Paul and Brenda Neal Lyrics
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Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God, all glory in the highest
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee be all glory givin'
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearin'
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
The first verse of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" invites all believers to come to Bethlehem to see the newborn King of angels. The lyrics create an enthusiastic and triumphant mood in the song, which is reinforced through the repetition of the phrase "oh, come, let us adore Him".
The second verse depicts the celebration of angels and heavenly citizens, with a call to sing "glory to God, all glory in the highest". The third verse greets the newborn with a pledge of glory and adoration, focusing on Jesus as the Word of the Father, now appearing in flesh.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
Come, everyone who believes, with great joy and triumph
Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem, without delay,
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels
See the newborn King, who is the savior of all,
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Come and show your worship to Him,
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Who is Christ, the ruler of all lands and people
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Sing with great joy, Oh you heavenly hosts
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
Sing all you who dwell in heaven with joy,
Glory to God, all glory in the highest
Let the glory of God reach its highest peak
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
Yes, we greet you, Lord, on this happy morning, because you are born,
Jesus, to Thee be all glory givin'
To you, Jesus, all glory is given,
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearin'
You are the Word of the Father, and you are now visible in the flesh,
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Come, and let us publicly worship and adore Him,
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
For He is our Christ, who rules over and who is the Lord of all,
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Written by: Traditional
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