Adeste Fideles
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Laeti triumphantes
Venite, venite in Bethlehem
Natum videte regem angelorum
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus
Venite adoremus Dominum.
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
O sing, all ye citizens of Heav'n above.
Glory to God
In the highest!
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.
The lyrics of "Adeste Fideles" (translated from Latin to "O Come, All Ye Faithful") are a call to come and see the newborn King in Bethlehem. The song is written in a joyful and triumphant tone, calling on all the faithful to join together in adoration of Jesus Christ. This is reflected in the lyrics, which exhort the listeners to "come and behold Him" and "come let us adore Him."
The song is also a celebration of the angels who announce the birth of Jesus. The lyrics encourage the listeners to "sing, choirs of angels," and to join together in exultation. The song closes with a declaration of glory to God in the highest, reflecting the joy and awe felt at the birth of the King of Angels.
Overall, "Adeste Fideles" is a jubilant and uplifting song that celebrates the birth of Jesus and the joy that this event brings to the faithful. It is a call to come together in worship and adoration of Christ, and to share in the joy of his birth.
Line by Line Meaning
O come, all ye faithful,
Greetings to all those who are devoted,
Joyful and triumphant,
Happy and successful,
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem.
Please come to Bethlehem,
Come and behold Him,
See and perceive Him,
Born the King of Angels!
The one who was birthed here, is the royalty of angels!
O come, let us adore Him,
Let us express our love and admiration for Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Let us express our love and admiration for Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Let us express our love and admiration for Him,
Christ the Lord.
The Lord is Jesus Christ.
Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing praises, heavenly choirs,
Sing in exultation
Sing joyously and triumphantly
O sing, all ye citizens of Heav'n above.
Sing along, all those who reside in heaven.
Glory to God
Praise be to God
In the highest!
In the highest place!
O come, let us adore Him,
Let us express our love and admiration for Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Let us express our love and admiration for Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Let us express our love and admiration for Him,
Christ the Lord.
The Lord is Jesus Christ.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN F. WADE, THOMAS CHRISTOPHER KELLY
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