O Come All Ye Faithful
Vienna Boys Choir & London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics

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O come, all ye faithful,
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, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens
Of heaven above;
Glory to God,
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.

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee be
All glory given;
Son 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.

Overall Meaning

The song "O Come All Ye Faithful" is a traditional Christian hymn that calls upon people to come and behold the birth of Jesus Christ. The opening line "O Come All Ye Faithful" addresses the song to those who believe in Christ and invites them to join in a celebration of his birth. The next line "Joyful and triumphant" sets the tone for the song as one of happiness and victory.

The lyrics continue to invite the listeners to come to Bethlehem to witness the birth of the King of angels. The phrase "Born the King of angels" suggests not only Christ's divinity but also his position as a leader and ruler. The repetition of the phrase "O come, let us adore Him" reinforces the song's intent to worship and praise.

The song addresses angels and citizens of heaven, asking them to join in the celebration and sing praises to God. The third stanza is a direct address to Jesus, asking him to accept the adoration and praise that people offer him. The final line "Christ, the Lord" brings together the ideas of Jesus's divinity and his authority to rule.

Overall, "O Come All Ye Faithful" presents a joyous and triumphant celebration of Christ's birth, calling upon the faithful to come and bear witness to this important moment in Christian history.

Line by Line Meaning

O come, all ye faithful,
Come forward, all you believers, both with joy and triumph,

Joyful and triumphant,
Regardless of what you are going through, try to be happy and triumphant in this occasion

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come to Bethlehem, let us gather there

Come and behold Him Born the King of angels;
Come and see Him born, King among angels.

O come, let us adore Him,
Join together to venerate Him,

Sing, choirs of angels,
Angels in heaven sing loudly,

Sing in exultation,
Sing with joy and high praise,

Sing, all ye citizens Of heaven above;
All the residents of heaven led by the heavenly choir,

Glory to God,
Praise God on high,

Glory in the highest;
Celebrate His greatness,

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,
Indeed, Lord, we welcome you,