Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #231 (2012) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! 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 Wisdom from on high,
And order all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go. [Refrain]
3 O come, O come, great Lord of might,
Who to your tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times once gave the Law
In cloud and majesty and awe. [Refrain]
4 O come, O Rod of Jesse's stem,
From ev'ry foe deliver them
That trust your mighty power to save,
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain]
5 O come, O Key of David, come,
And open wide our heav'nly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery. [Refrain]
6 O come, O Dayspring from on high,
And cheer us by your drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain]
7 O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of humankind;
O bid our sad divisions cease,
And be for us our King of Peace. [Refrain]
Topics: Advent Season; Captivity; Exile; Joy; Justice; Peace Scripture: Exodus 20 Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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