Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Westminster Abbey Choir featuring Sir Harry Secombe 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" calls for joy, triumph, and adoration to celebrate the birth of Christ. It starts by inviting everyone who believes to come together and go to Bethlehem to see the newborn King of Angels. The following lines emphasize the divine nature of Christ, portraying him as the light of God, begotten not created. The entire universe, including the choirs of angels and citizens of heaven, glorify God for bring a savior. The lyrics then shift focus to the humble shepherds who were summoned to visit the newborn in the manger, and they joyfully present themselves with a lowly fear. The song then ends on the note of gratitude and deep reverence, welcoming the happy morning and giving glory to Jesus, the word of the father.
Line by Line Meaning
O come all ye faithful joyful and triumphant
Come, all of you who have faith and feel triumphant
Oh come ye, come ye to Bethlehem
Come to Bethlehem
Come and behold him born the King of angels
Come see the King of angels who has just been born
O come let us adore him Christ the Lord
Let us come and worship Christ the Lord
God of God light of light
God, who is a God of light and brightness
Lo he abhors not the virgin's womb
He did not reject the virgin's womb
Very God begotten not created
He is truly God, not created
O come let us adore him Christ the Lord.
Let us come and worship Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels sing in exultation
Sing joyfully, choirs of angels
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
All citizens of heaven above, sing
Glory to God in the highest
Give glory to God in the highest
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Let us come and worship Christ the Lord
See how the sheperds summoned to his cradle
Look at the shepherds who were called to his cradle
Leaving their flocks, draw nigh with lowly fear
They left their flocks and approached with humble fear
We too will thither hend our joyful footsteps
We will also go there with joyful steps
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Let us come and worship 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
We give you glory, Jesus
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
You are the Son of God, now in human form
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord
Let us come and worship Christ the Lord
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN FRANCIS WADE
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