Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: LHTC1918 #1 (1917) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 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.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
2 O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free,
Thine own from Satan's tyranny;
From depths of hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
3 O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine Advent here:
And drive away the shades of night,
And pierce the clouds and bring us light!
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
4 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.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel!
Amen.
Topics: The Church Year Advent Languages: English Tune Title: VENI, VENI, EMMANUEL
Rejoice! rejoice!