Author: John F. Wade, c. 1711-1786; Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880 Hymnal: SOF2001 #113 (2001) Meter: Irregular with refrain Tune Title: ADESTE FIDELES Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore him (Venite adoremus) Lyrics: English--
1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold him, born the King of angels;
Refrain:
O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord!
2 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [Refrain]
3 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to thee be all glory giv'n;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [Refrain]
Latin--
1 Adesté fidelés, laéti, triumphántes,
veníte, veníte in Béthlehem.
Natum vidéte, Regem angelorun.
Refrain:
Veníte adorémus, veníte adorémus,
veníta adorémus Dóminum.
Topics: Christmas Languages: English
O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)