Rebecca St. James (born Rebecca Jean Smallbone on July 26, 1977), is a popu… Read Full Bio ↴Rebecca St. James (born Rebecca Jean Smallbone on July 26, 1977), is a popular multiple Dove Award winning & Grammy winning Christian pop/rock singer, songwriter, musician, published author, actor and an outspoken teenage sexual abstinence and pro-life advocate. Her lead acting role in the November ‘09 pro-life film release Sarah’s Choice is one of her most recent career highlights. Rebecca's latest book ''What Is He Thinking??: What Guys Want Us To Know About Dating, Love, and Marriage'' was released in Oct 2011. Her latest album ''I Will Praise You'' was released on April 5th 2011 and is her first studio album in 6 years. A long-time proponent of abstinence and the ''True Love Waits'' movement, Rebecca walked down the aisle to wed the man she was waiting for - Jacob ''Cubbie'' Fink (bassist for Foster The People) on 23 April 2011.

Rebecca was born in Sydney, Australia, to David and Helen Smallbone. She is the oldest of seven children, and currently lives in Los Angeles with Jacob. Rebecca took the name St. James from her grandmother, as it was her maiden name. Her album ‘’God’’ was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1995. Also, ‘’Pray ‘’ was certified Gold by the RIAA on the last week of September 1999.

Rebecca's musical career began in 1990 at age 13 when she began opening shows for CCM (Christian Contemporary Music) artist Carman during his Australian tour which was promoted by her father's company, David Smallbone Promotions. That same year she recorded her first album, Refresh My Heart. In 1991 she moved to the United States upon signing with ForeFront Records, and took her stage name at the label's request.

In 1999 Rebecca received a Grammy Award for her album ''Pray'' in the Best Rock Gospel Album category. Rebecca is the eighth Australian artist or group to win a Grammy Award.

In 2003 she played the part of Maggie (Mary Magdalene) in the !HERO rock opera.

Rebecca is an open supporter of teenage sexual abstinence, and has become an unofficial spokesperson for True Love Waits. The single "Wait for Me", from her 2000 album Transform, encourages waiting to have sex until after marriage. Later that year it also became the title and focus of a 46-city tour. James wrote the song herself on a tour bus, and it became instantly popular. The song was also used on the TV program The O.C. Rebecca's first book, titled Wait for Me: Rediscovering the Joy of Purity in Romance, was published in 2002 and further addressed the issue.

In November of 2005, Rebecca released her highly anticipated album If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something. After not putting out a new pop/rock album since 2000, this album combines Rebecca's overall versatility in vocal and song writing to the finest degree.

Rebecca sang a song on the 2005 soundtrack, Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia called "Lion" for which she won a Dove Award.

A Special Edition of If I Had One Chance To Tell You Something was released in November 2006 and included two acoustic tracks and other special features.

In 2007. Rebecca released her live CD\DVD aLIVE In Florida featuring some of her No. 1 hits as well as fan favorites.

In 2008, two compilation albums, The Ultimate Collection (Double Disc) and Greatest Hits featuring some of her biggest hits were released. The same year she also released a new book called Pure: A 90-Day Devotional for the Mind, Body, & Spirit which broke into Top 10 at #9 on the CBA bestseller's list in Feb 2009. Pure is also nominated among the Top 3 books of 2009 for the youth/teen market.

The September 09' release of Loved, (Hachette/Faithwords) and the fall national film release of Sarah’s Choice capped 2009 as one of Rebecca’s most creatively diverse years.

O Come All Ye Faithful
Rebecca St. James 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

Jesus, the Lord
Sing choirs of angels
Sing in exaltation
Sing all ye citizens of heaven
Glory to god
Glory in the Hightest

O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Jesus
Come and behold Him
Come and behold Him
Come and behold Him
Born the king of angels.
Yea, lord, we greet thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee, be all glory giv'n
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
Jesus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Jesus
O jesus
Jesus
Let us adore
Let us adore
Let us adore
Let us adore
Let us adore
Let us adore
Let us adore
Let us adore
Let us adore

Let us adore
Let us adore.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rebecca St. James's version of "O Come All Ye Faithful" are an invitation for all believers to come together and adore Jesus Christ. The song starts with a call to all faithful believers, inviting them to come to Bethlehem to behold the king of angels, who is none other than Jesus Christ. The lyrics then turn to the joyous celebration of the angels, who sing praises to God and exalt Him in every way. This is a reminder to all believers of the great joy that comes with worshiping and praising God.

The final verse of the song brings the lyrics full circle, as it again focuses on Jesus, who was born on this happy morning. The words "Word of the Father" highlight the divinity of Jesus, as he is the very embodiment of God's Word made flesh. The song ends with a repetition of the invitation to adore Jesus, emphasizing the theme of the entire song.

Overall, the lyrics of "O Come All Ye Faithful" serve as a reminder to all believers to come together in worship and praise, focusing on the birth of Jesus and the joy that comes with adoring Him.

Line by Line Meaning

O come, all ye faithful
Come, all you who have faith

Joyful and triumphant
Happy and victorious

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem

Come and behold Him
Come and see Him

Born the king of angels!
He who was born is the king of angels

O come, let us adore Him
Let us worship Him

Jesus, the Lord
Jesus is our Lord

Sing choirs of angels
Sing, angels

Sing in exaltation
Sing with great joy and praise

Sing all ye citizens of heaven
All those who live in heaven, sing

Glory to god
Praise God