O Come All Ye Faithful
Wurliter Christmas Carousel Music Vol. 1 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,
o sing in exultation,
sing all ye citizens
from heaven above
(angels we have heard on high)
singing glory to god
in the highest glory
o come let us adore him,
o come let us adore him,
o come let us adore him,
christ the lord
gloria

in excelcis deo
christ the lord

Overall Meaning

The song "O Come All Ye Faithful" is a classic Christmas hymn that has been sung for many generations. The opening verse invites all believers to come to Bethlehem and adore the newborn King of Angels. The lyrics describe the joy and triumph that should be felt by all who celebrate the birth of Christ. The repetition of the invitation to adore Him emphasizes the importance of recognizing the significance of His birth.

As the verse continues, it is clear that the angels are singing praises to God in heaven. It is said that citizens from heaven above, or angels, have been heard singing glory to God. This is where the melody of the chorus is taken from "Angels We Have Heard on High". The Latin phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo" is included, which translates to "Glory to God in the highest". The chorus invites everyone to adore Christ the Lord, who has come to bring peace and joy to the world.

Overall, the song "O Come All Ye Faithful" serves as a reminder of the joy and hope that is associated with the birth of Jesus. The lyrics and melody combine to create a powerful message of adoration and praise.

Line by Line Meaning

o come all ye faithful,
Come, all of you who have faith in the Lord,

joyful and triumphant,
Full of joy and triumph,

o come ye, o come ye to bethlehem;
Come to Bethlehem, where the Savior is born,

come and behold him,
Come and see him, the King of Angels,

born the king of angels;
He who was born there is the King of Angels,

o come let us adore him,
Let us come and worship Him,

christ the lord
For He is Christ the Lord

sing choirs of angels,
The choirs of angels sing,

o sing in exultation,
Sing with joy and rapture,

sing all ye citizens
Sing, all of you who live in the kingdom of heaven

from heaven above
From high above in the sky,