Adeste Fideles
Sinatra & Crosby Lyrics
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Laeti triumphantes
Venite, venite in Bethlehem
Natum videte regem angelorum
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus Dominum
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 in exultation
O 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
The lyrics of "Adeste Fideles" serve as an invitation to all believers to come and join the faithful in Bethlehem to adore the newborn King of Angels. The opening verse describes the joy and triumph of the faithful who gather to witness the great event of Jesus' birth. The chorus repeats the invitation to adore Christ the Lord, emphasizing the significance of the occasion. The second verse explores the divinity of Christ with lines that describe him as the "God of God" and the "Light of Light," born from the womb of the virgin Mary. The third verse highlights the shepherds who come to see the baby Jesus and how the faithful will also offer their hearts' oblations at his feet. The fourth verse portrays the Magi coming from afar, offering their gifts of incense, gold, and myrrh. The final verse acknowledges the humility and vulnerability of the Baby Jesus lying in a manger, symbolizing His love for sinful humanity, leading to the final chorus where choirs of angels sing praises to God for the coming of the Messiah.
Line by Line Meaning
O come, all ye faithful
Come, all those who have faith in Christ
Joyful and triumphant
Let us be filled with joy and triumph in Christ's birth
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!
Let us go to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Christ
Come and behold Him
Come and see the newborn Christ
Born the King of Angels!
The newborn Christ is the King of Angels
O come let us adore Him
Let us worship Christ
O come let us adore Him
Let us worship Christ
O come let us adore Him
Let us worship Christ
Christ the Lord!
Christ is our Lord
God of God
Christ is of the same substance as God
Light of Light
Christ is the true Light sent into the world by God
Lo! He abhors not the Virgin's womb
Christ was born of the Virgin Mary in a miraculous way
Very God
Christ is truly God
Begotten, not created
Christ was begotten by God, not created
See how the shepherds
Behold how the shepherds
Summoned to His cradle
Called to the place where Christ was born
Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze!
They left their sheep to come and see Christ
We, too, will thither
We also will go there
Bend our hearts' oblations
Offer our hearts' worship
Lo, star-led chieftains
Behold the wise men, guided by the star
Magi, Christ adoring
Wise men who worshiped Christ
Offer Him incense, gold and myrrh
They brought valuable gifts to honor Christ
We to the Christ-child
Likewise, we come to the newborn Christ
Bring our hearts' oblations
Offer our hearts' worship
Child, for us sinners
Christ, born as a child, for our sake who are sinners
Poor and in the manger
Christ was born in a lowly manger
Fain we embrace Thee with love and awe
We eagerly embrace Christ with love and reverence
Who would not love Thee
Who would not love Christ
Loving us so dearly?
When He loves us so deeply
Sing, choirs of angels
Sing, angels of heaven
Sing in exultation
Sing with great joy and praise
O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
O sing, you citizens of heaven
"Glory to God,
Give glory to God
In the highest!"
In the highest heaven
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Indeed, Lord, we greet you
Born this happy morning
Born on this joyful morning
Jesus, to Thee be all glory given
Jesus, may all glory be given to you
Word of the Father
The eternal Word of God the Father
Now in flesh appearing!
Now revealed in the flesh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: John F. Wade, Thomas Christopher Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@danbaranowski
No one can sing Christmas songs like Frank Sinatra can. Long live Ol’ Blue Eyes 💙
@victorhugodasilveiraleite7664
Merry Christmas to everyone!
May the grace of the born baby Jesus Christ flood our hearts now and in every moment of our lives.
God bless you, your family and your nation!
🎅🏻✝️🎄
@haveaniceday-uw6pf
One of the greatest voices to every live.
@barbaranugnes5800
I am sure you are at the head of every choir of angels. Love forever, Frank 🌹
@cheri238
Frank is definitely leading the choir of angels 😇 ❤️
@barbaranugnes5800
Frank is often asked to sing this one, up there... Love forever, Frank 🌹
@vesubioromo9425
His whole Christmas album, backed by those amazing voices, is a timeless classic. There will never be a Christmas when that album is out of style.
@elianaworoniecki6288
Lindo demais..... Mas me trouxe nostalgia e lembranças de bons tempos.
@Greg-et2dp
Frank Sinatra is awesome he is my favorite Christmas time is my favorite time of year ❤❤😅😅😅
@lindapanaro3379
What an Amazing Man with a Special talent and a Blessed Voice 🙌 😇 🙏 🙏❤❤⚘