O Come All Ye Faithful
Sir David Willcocks Ian Hare Philip Jones Brass Ensemble & Choir of King's College Cambridge Lyrics

The iconic Christmas carol ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ is a call to all believers to come and worship the newborn King of angels in Bethlehem. The first few lines invite the faithful believers to come and celebrate the birth of the Messiah. The opening lines “O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant” are an invitation to all those who are filled with hope, enthusiasm, and zeal to come and celebrate the birth of the Savior. The melody is both majestic and stirring, it adds to the celebratory and joyous tone of the composition.

The second stanza reiterates the call to “Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels”. The word “behold” is a powerful verb that signifies looking with rapt attention, it is used to urge the listener to look deeply and intently, inviting them to be a part of the story. The last stanza of the hymn pays tribute to Jesus Christ, born on that “happy morning”, giving glory to him as the Word of the Father. The hymn concludes with a repetition of the chorus, that encourages everyone to adore the newborn King.