Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-66 Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 524 hymnals Topics: Jesus Christ Coming today First Line: O come, O come, Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel.
2 O come, O come, great Lord of might
who to the tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. [Refrain]
3 O come, thou Key of David, come,
and open wide our heavenly home;
make safe the way that leads on high
and close the path to misery. [Refrain]
4 O come, O branch of Jesse, free
your own from Satan's tyranny;
from depths of hell your people save
and give them victory o'er the grave. [Refrain]
5 O come, O dayspring, come and cheer
our spirits by your advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night
and death's dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain]
Scripture: Exodus 19:1-21 Used With Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Text Sources: Anon., Latin, 18th cent. or earlier, based on Antiphons from 9th cent. or earlier
Rejoice! rejoice!
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