O Come
The London Philharmonic Orchestra And Choir Lyrics
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Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of angels
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Sing in exultation
O sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God
All glory in the highest
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
For He alone is worthy, for He alone is worthy
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord we bless thee
Born for our salvation
Oh Jesus, forever be Thy name adored
Word of the Father
Now in flesh appearing
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
The lyrics to "O Come All Ye Faithful" are a call for all believers to come to Bethlehem and worship the new-born King of angels, Christ the Lord. The song is full of joy and triumph and emphasizes the glorious nature of the Savior's birth. The first stanza encourages the faithful to come and behold the King of angels who has been born in Bethlehem. They are urged to adore Him and glorify Him as the Lord. The second stanza calls out to the angels and citizens of heaven to join in and sing praises to God, giving all glory to Christ, the Lord. The third stanza reaffirms Christ's worthiness and praises Him as the Word of the Father who has appeared in flesh. The song finishes with a blessing to the Lord, thanking Him for being born for their salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
O come al ye faithful
Let all those who are loyal and steadfast come
Joyful and triumphant
Happy and victorious
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come to the town of Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Come and see Him
Born the King of angels
The King of angels is born
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him
Let us worship Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Let us worship Jesus, the Lord
Sing choirs of angels
Sing, groups of heavenly beings
Sing in exultation
Sing with great joy
O sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Sing, all you inhabitants of heaven above
Glory to God
Praise be to God
All glory in the highest
All glory to the highest
For He alone is worthy, for He alone is worthy
He alone is deserving of our worship
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Let us worship Jesus, the Lord
Yea, Lord we bless thee
Yes, Lord, we bless you
Born for our salvation
Born to save us
Oh Jesus, forever be Thy name adored
Jesus, may Your name be worshipped forever
Word of the Father
The Father's Word
Now in flesh appearing
Now appearing in the form of flesh
O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him
Let us worship Him
O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Let us worship Jesus, the Lord
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Written by: EDITH BERGDAHL, NAT COLE
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