O Come All Ye Faithful
St. Albans Cathedral Choir 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 lyrics of St. Albans Cathedral Choir's "O Come All Ye Faithful" are a call to worshippers, inviting them to join in joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening lines invite all believers to come to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, with joy and triumph. The next line emphasizes the miraculous nature of his birth, referring to him as the "King of angels." The repetition of "Oh, Come Let us Adore Him" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of worship and praise to Christ.
The second verse of the song calls upon the choirs of angels and citizens of heaven to sing in exultation and give glory to God. It emphasizes the unity between heaven and earth in the worship of Christ. The final verse greets Jesus as he is born on the joyful day, giving all glory to him as the Word of the Father now appearing in flesh.
The song's message is one of hope, unity, and celebration. It is a call to all believers to come and worship, acknowledging the significance of Christ's birth and the power of praise and adoration.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
All who are loyal and steadfast, full of joy and victory
Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, to Bethlehem
Come to the place of Christ's birth
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels
Come and witness the birth of the ruler of the angels
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Let us show respect and love to Him
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Let us worship Him, Christ the king
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Angelic singers, sing with enthusiasm
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
All heavenly beings, sing out loud
Glory to God, all glory in the highest
Praise God, and give Him the highest glory
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
We welcome you, Lord, who was born on a joyful morning
Jesus, to Thee be all glory givin'
We give all the glory to Jesus
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearin'
The Father's words appear in human form
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