Oh Come All Ye Faithful
The Hillside Singers Lyrics
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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
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
The Hillside Singers' rendition of "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" is a classic Christmas hymn that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. The song opens with an invitation for all to come to Bethlehem and behold the newborn king of angels. The chorus then calls us to adore him, as he is the Lord. The second verse affirms that Jesus Christ was truly God, begotten and not created, and that he was born of a virgin. We are called to worship him as he is the Light of the world.
The third verse calls upon all of heaven, including angels and citizens above, to join in a song of glory to God in the highest. The final verse speaks of the shepherds who were summoned to the cradle of the newborn Christ, and how all of us should follow their example and come to adore the Lord. The song ends with a proclamation of Jesus Christ's birth and the call to come and worship him.
Overall, "Oh Come All Ye Faithful" is a joyful hymn that celebrates the birth of Christ and invites all to come and worship him. The song reminds us that Jesus Christ is not only the savior of the world but also the king of angels and worthy of our adoration.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, come ye
We invite you to come
O come ye to Bethlehem
Visit Bethlehem with us
Come and behold him
Come and see Him
Born the King of angels
Born as the King of Angels
O come, let us adore him
Let us worship
Christ the Lord
Who is the anointed Lord
God of God
He is God Himself
Light of light
Brightness from brightness
Lo, he abhors
He disdains not
Not the virgin's womb
The womb of the virgin he has chosen to enter
Very God
He is really God
Begotten not created
He is begotten, not created
Sing, choirs of angels
Sing, all you choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing with great joy
Sing, all ye citizens
All of you who reside in heaven
Of heaven above
From the sky above
Glory to God
All glory to God
In the highest
In the most high heavens
See how the shepherds
Observe the shepherds
Summoned to his cradle
Called to the manger
Leaving their flocks
They left their flock behind
Draw nigh with lowly fear
Approach with humble reverence
We too will thither bend
We too will go there and humbly bow down
Our joyful footsteps
Our steps filled with joy
Yea, Lord, we greet thee
Yes, Lord we greet you
Born this happy morning
Born on this joyful morning
Jesus
He is Jesus
To thee be glory given
We give glory to you
Word of the Father
The Word of God the Father
Now in flesh appearing
Appearing in human form
O come
Come
Let us adore him
And worship Him
Christ the Lord
Who is the anointed Lord
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