Author: John Mason Neale; Henry Sloane Coffin Hymnal: CGH2010 #79 (2010) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! 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 thee, O Israel.
2 O come, Thou Day-spring, come and cheer
our spirits by Thine advent here;
disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
and death's dark shadows put to flight. [Refrain]
3 O come, Thou Wisdom from on high,
and order all things, far and nigh;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and cause us in her ways to go. [Refrain]
4 O come, Desire of nations, bind
all peoples in one heart and mind;
bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease;
fill all the world with heaven's peace. [Refrain] Topics: God the Son Advent; Christian Year-Advent Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel