O Come All Ye Faithful
The Royal Choral Society Lyrics
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Oh come ye, 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
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 sheperds summoned to his cradle
Leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear
We too will thither hend 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 song "O Come All Ye Faithful" is a traditional Christmas carol that calls upon believers to gather and worship the newborn King. It begins by inviting all faithful and triumphant individuals to come to Bethlehem and witness the birth of the King of angels. The lyrics emphasize the adoration and reverence towards Christ, urging everyone to adore Him as the Lord.
The second verse highlights the divinity of Jesus, referring to Him as the "God of God" and the "light of light." It acknowledges that He was not created but rather begotten, emphasizing His eternal existence. The lyrics continue to implore the listeners to join in adoration and praise of Christ as the Lord.
The third verse calls upon the choirs of angels and all citizens of heaven to unite in songs of exultation, giving glory to God in the highest. This section emphasizes the joyous celebration that surrounds the birth of Jesus and the unity between heaven and earth in recognizing His arrival.
The final verse shifts the focus to the shepherds who were summoned to witness the newborn baby in the manger. It suggests that just as the shepherds left their flocks and approached with lowly fear, the listeners should also come with joyful footsteps and reverence to adore Christ as the Lord.
Overall, the lyrics of "O Come All Ye Faithful" convey a message of celebration, adoration, and invitation to all believers to gather and worship the newborn King, recognizing His divine nature.
Line by Line Meaning
O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant
Oh, come all you faithful, full of joy and victory
Oh come ye, come ye to Bethlehem
Come, come to Bethlehem
Come and behold him born the King of angels
Come and see him, who is born as the King of angels
O come let us adore him Christ the Lord
Oh, come let us worship and honor him, who is Christ the Lord
God of God light of light
God who is from God, light from light
Lo he abhors not the virgin's womb
See, he does not reject the virgin's womb
Very God begotten not created
Truly God, begotten not created
O come let us adore him Christ the Lord.
Oh, come let us worship and honor him, who is Christ the Lord.
Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation
Sing, choirs of angels, sing with great joy
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Sing, all you citizens of heaven above
Glory to God in the highest
Honor to God in the highest
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Oh, come let us worship and honor him, who is Christ the Lord
See how the sheperds summoned to his cradle
Look at how the shepherds were called to his manger
Leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear
Leaving their flocks, come close with humble fear
We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps
We will also go there, bending our joyful footsteps
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Oh, come let us worship and honor him, who is Christ the Lord
Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning
Yes, Lord, we greet you, born on this joyful morning
Jesus, to thee be glory given
Jesus, may you be given glory
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
The Word of the Father, now appearing in flesh
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Oh, come let us worship and honor him, who is Christ the Lord
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Traditional
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@Rajko1978
I wish all Christians around the world a Merry and Blessed Christmas.Greetings from Croatia.
@MySchoolProject15
Merry Christmas from the United States! God bless you!
@wbl5649
Merry Christmas...Lord bless you and yours
@felipebarrosdearaujo7403
Merry Christmas to you and everyone in your family, from here in Brazil. 🇧🇷
@ianboard544
Sometimes, the old ways really are the best.
@ma.caresavargas7871
It's true.
@andrewlau8707
Ian I agree more than you know with that statement,I LOVE this ,this is soooo beautiful
@darryl286
Yep
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💯
@audreykennedy8891
That is why they are still around. They stand the test of time.