Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866 Hymnal: Lutheran Book of Worship #34 (1978) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Advent 4 Refrain First Line: Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel Lyrics: 1 Oh, come, oh, 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 Oh, come, oh, 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]
3 Oh, come, strong Branch of Jesse, free
Your own from Satan's tyranny;
From depths of hell your people save
And give them vict'ry o'er the grave. [Refrain]
4 Oh, come, blest Dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by you advent here;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain]
5 Oh, 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]
Languages: English Tune Title: VENI, EMMANUEL
Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel