O come all ye faithful
Sir David Willcocks 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

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee be glory given
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




Christ the Lord
Christ the Lord

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sir David Willcocks's song "O Come All Ye Faithful" are a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and an invitation to all the faithful to come and witness this momentous occasion. The first verse is an invitation to all the joyful and triumphant faithful to come to Bethlehem, where the King of angels has been born. The second verse is an exaltation to adore Him, to pay homage to the new-born King, Christ the Lord. The third verse is a greeting to the Newborn King, welcoming Him to the world on this happy morning. It is also a recognition of Jesus Christ as the Word of the Father, who has now appeared in flesh.


In essence, this song is a hymn of joy and celebration that invites everyone to join in the adoration of the newborn King, Jesus Christ. The lyrics express the awe, wonder, and reverence that people feel when they witness the miracle of the incarnation. The repetition of the line "O come, let us adore Him" is an invitation to all to join in the celebration and to be part of this momentous event. The use of repetition in this song conveys both the urgency and the significance of the event being celebrated.


Line by Line Meaning

O come, all ye faithful
Come, all of you who are loyal and steadfast in your beliefs


Joyful and triumphant
Rejoicing and full of triumph


O come ye, O come ye
Come quickly, come immediately


To Bethlehem
To the birthplace of our Savior


Come and behold him
Come and witness him firsthand


Born the King of angels
Born as the supreme ruler of all heavenly beings


O come, let us adore Him
Let us worship him with reverence and devotion


Christ the Lord
The anointed one, our Savior and Master


Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Certainly, Lord, we offer you our salutations


Born this happy morning
Born on this joyous day


Jesus, to Thee be glory given
We give you all the honor and praise, Jesus


Word of the Father
The expression of God the Father's divine will


Now in flesh appearing
Now manifested in human form


Christ the Lord
The anointed one, our Savior and Master




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Lee Staveley

Thank you for this very special presentation.

Royal Canadian College of Organists Halifax Centre

Our pleasure, Lee! More to come over the next few days 🙂