O Come All Ye Faithful
The Disney Holiday Chorus Lyrics

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Oh, come ye
O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold him
Born the King of angels
O come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord

God of God

Light of light
Lo, he abhors
Not the virgin's womb
Very God
Begotten not created
O come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord

Sing, choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing, all ye citizens
Of heaven above
Glory to God
In the highest

O come
Let us adore him
Christ the Lord

See how the shepherds
Summoned to his cradle
Leaving their flocks
Draw nigh with lowly fear
We too will thither bend
Our joyful footsteps
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
Christ the Lord

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Disney Holiday Chorus's "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" present a call to all to come and visit the city of Bethlehem, where the King of angels has been born. The song is essentially an invitation to come and adore the newborn Christ, who is the Lord. The first verse sets the scene by calling on listeners to come to Bethlehem, where they can witness the King of angels, and then move into the chorus, which encourages all to adore Christ the Lord.

The second verse describes Christ as the "Light of light" who was "begotten not created" and also "God of God." It highlights Christ's divinity and sets him apart from mere mortals, noting that he was born of a virgin's womb. The chorus is repeated, calling once again for all to come and adore him.

The final verse of the song depicts the scene at Christ's cradle, where the shepherds, summoning all their courage, approach in reverential awe. Finally, the song recognizes the Nativity as a happy occasion, giving glory to Jesus the Word of the Father, who has appeared in flesh. The final chorus repeats the call to come and adore Christ the Lord.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, come ye
Come, gather around

O come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem

Come and behold him
Come and see him

Born the King of angels
He was born as the King of the angels

O come, let us adore him
Let us worship and adore him

Christ the Lord
He is Christ the Lord

God of God
He is God of God

Light of light
He is the light of light

Lo, he abhors
He does not hate or despise

Not the virgin's womb
The virgin's womb is not detested by Him

Very God
He is truly God

Begotten not created
He was not created but begotten

Sing, choirs of angels
Angels, sing together

Sing in exultation
Sing joyfully and triumphantly

Sing, all ye citizens
Sing, all you who dwell

Of heaven above
In the highest heaven

Glory to God
Praise and honor to God

In the highest
In the highest heaven

See how the shepherds
Look at the shepherds

Summoned to his cradle
Called to his manger

Leaving their flocks
They left their sheep

Draw nigh with lowly fear
They approached with humility and reverence

We too will thither bend
We will also go there and bow down

Our joyful footsteps
Our footsteps filled with joy

Yea, Lord, we greet thee
Yes, Lord, we welcome you

Born this happy morning
Born on this joyful morning

Jesus
His name is Jesus

To thee be glory given
Let glory be given to you

Word of the Father
He is the Word of the Father

Now in flesh appearing
Appearing in the flesh

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: C. FREDERICK OAKELEY, JOHN F. WADE, JOSEPH RICHARD CONLAN

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