Adeste Fideles
Windsbacher Knabenchor Lyrics


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Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes,
venite, venite in Bethlehem.
Natum videte Regem Anglorum.
Venite adoremus, venite adoremus,
venite adoremus, Dominum.

Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen, fröhlich triumphieret,
o kommet, o kommet nach Bethlehem!
Sehet das Kindlein, uns zum Heil geboren.




O lasset uns anbeten, o lasset uns anbeten,
o lasset uns anbeten, den König!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Windsbacher Knabenchor's song "Adeste Fideles" or "Herbei, o ihr Gläubigen" in German, is a joyful invitation to come and worship the King, who is born in Bethlehem. The lyrics are filled with religious fervor and devotion. The first verse starts with “Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes” which means “Come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant”. It sets the tone for the entire song, calling upon all believers to join in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The second and third verses invite the listeners to witness the birth of the King of the English and to worship Him. The refrain “venite adoremus” or “o lasset uns anbeten” means “let us adore Him”, further emphasizing the spirit of worship that pervades the song.


The lyrics are inspired by the Gospel accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ and the joy and wonder that it elicited among the faithful. The song invokes the image of the Nativity, with the shepherds, wise men and other believers gathering around the manger to witness the birth of the Savior. The lyrics also speak to the universal nature of Christianity, appealing to believers of all nationalities and backgrounds to come and worship the King.


Line by Line Meaning

Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes,
Here, o you faithful ones, come with joy and triumph,


venite, venite in Bethlehem.
Come, come to Bethlehem.


Natum videte Regem Anglorum.
See the born King of the English.


Venite adoremus, venite adoremus,
Let us come and adore, let us come and adore,


venite adoremus, Dominum.
Let us come and adore the Lord.




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@k.heessels7109

Einer der schoensten Weihnachtslieder, danke vielmals, sehr schoen gesungen!
Frohe Weihnachten aus der Niederlande.

@ionjerdea8147

SO BEAUTIFUL....

@betov75

Someone thumbed down. Cold.

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