O Come All Ye Faithful
harry connick Lyrics
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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
Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God in the highest
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
Come and adore him
Born the king of angels
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Oh come, let us adore him
Christ the Lord
The song "O Come All Ye Faithful" is a classic Christmas carol written by John Francis Wade. The lyrics speak of the joy that comes with the arrival of the Savior, urging all followers of Christ to come to Bethlehem and see the King of Angels who was born to save mankind. The song is an invitation to worship the newborn King, joining with the choirs of angels and citizens of heaven to sing praises to God.
The first verse of this song urges all believers to come to Bethlehem, where Christ is born. The phrase "joyful and triumphant" is celebrating the victory that has been won through the birth of Christ, as He came to bring salvation to all. The second verse further emphasizes this by calling forth the angels to sing in praise of God, and to give Him glory in the highest. The final part of the verse repeats the invitation to adore Christ, who is the Lord.
The lyrics beautifully capture the deep sense of reverence and awe that accompany the birth of Christ. They remind listeners of the wondrous gift of salvation that comes through Him and urge all to respond with joy and praise. This timeless hymn is a classic and beloved addition to the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
O' come all ye faithful
We invite all those who believe in God to come join us in this celebration.
Joyful and triumphant
Be filled with joy and triumph as we celebrate the birth of our savior.
O' come ye, o' come ye
Please come to Bethlehem with joy in your heart.
To Bethlehem
We invite you to journey to the birthplace of Christ, where we will celebrate his arrival.
Come and behold him
Come and see the newborn king and bear witness to his greatness.
Born the king of angels
The baby Jesus is the king of angels, who will bring joy and peace to the world.
O' come let us adore him
Let us all show our love and respect for the baby Jesus by worshiping him.
Sing choirs of angels
Let the choirs of angels sing praises to God for the birth of his son.
Sing in exultation
Sing with joy and thanksgiving for this wonderful occasion.
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
All the angels and saints in heaven are invited to join us in song and praise.
Glory to God in the highest
We give thanks and honor to God for the gift of his son.
Oh come, let us adore him
Let us worship the baby Jesus with reverence and devotion.
Come and adore him
We invite you to pay homage to the newborn king.
Christ the Lord
This baby is the Lord, the savior who will bring peace and salvation to the world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE RIEU, JOHN VAN DE VEN
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