O Come All Ye Faithful
St. Finian's Caroling 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 first verse of "O Come All Ye Faithful" starts with the invitation to all who believe to come to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The lyrics call for the faithful to come and see the newborn king of angels, who will bring joy and triumph to the world. The repeated refrain echoes this call to adoration and invites all to join in singing and praising Christ the Lord. The second verse continues with the theme of singing and exultation, calling upon the heavenly choirs and citizens to join in the celebration and give glory to God in the highest. The third verse specifically addresses Jesus, the Son of God, who has come to Earth in human form. It speaks of Jesus being the word of the Father, now appearing in flesh and receiving all glory and adoration.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
Come, those who have faith and are filled with joy and triumph
Oh, come ye, oh, come ye, to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem, town of Jesus' birth
Come and behold Him, born the King of angels
See and witness the birth of the King of all angels
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Let us worship and show reverence to Him
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Come and worship Christ, who is Lord
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Choirs of angels, sing joyfully and triumphantly
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
All citizens of heaven above, join in with the angels and sing
Glory to God, all glory in the highest
Praise God, as high as his glory can reach
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
Indeed, Lord, we welcome You, born on this joyful morning
Jesus, to Thee be all glory givin'
All glory is given to You, Jesus
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearin'
The Word of God, who was with the Father, is now appearing in flesh
Oh, come, let us adore Him, oh, come, let us adore Him
Let us worship and show reverence to Him
Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Come and worship Christ, who is Lord
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