Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#306

306. O come, all ye faithful

1 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;

[Refrain:]
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

2 God of God,
Light of Light,
Lo! he abhors not the Virgin's womb;
very God,
begotten, not created; [Refrain]

3 Sing, choirs of angels,
sing in exultation,
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above,
'Glory to God
in the highest': [Refrain]

4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be glory given:
Word of the Father,
now in flesh appearing: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: O come, all ye faithful
• Author (attributed to): John Francis Wade (c. 1711-1786) (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore him
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  Hebrews 1:2-3
  ;
  John 1:14
  ;
  John 1:18
  ;
  Luke 2:1-20
• Topic: Christ Incarnate: Christmas and Epiphany
• Source: Latin, 18th century
• Notes: Other authors also

Tune Information

• Name: ADESTE FIDELES
• Composer (attributed to): John Francis Wade (c. 1711-1786)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: G Major