O COME O COME IMMANUEL!

O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.

Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.

O come, O Bright and Morning Star,
and bring us comfort from afar!
Dispel the shadows of the night
and turn our darkness into light.

O come, O King of nations, bind
in one the hearts of all mankind.
Bid all our sad divisions cease
and be yourself our King of Peace.
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Anonymous/Unknown
tr. by John M. Neale, 1851
v. 2 and 6 tr. attr. to Henry S. Coffin
alt.

copyright status is Public Domain

Subjects: Christmas, Jesus/Savior, Anticipation

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23; Haggai 2:7


Veni Emmanuel [.xml]

French melody
arr. by Thomas Helmore, pub.1856

copyright status is Public Domain

"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is a traditional Christian hymn, believed to have originated in the 8th or 9th century. It is based on a Latin hymn, "Veni, Veni Emmanuel," which was translated into English by John Mason Neale in 1851.

Here are some key features of the hymn:
Melody: The melody is a haunting, minor-key tune that complements the hymn's somber, anticipatory mood.

Origins: The exact authorship is unknown, but it's linked to the medieval Latin hymn "Veni, Veni Emmanuel."

Theme: The hymn reflects the Advent theme of expecting and preparing for the coming of Jesus Christ.

Popularity: It remains a beloved and widely sung hymn during the Advent season, often performed in churches, concerts, and recordings.

Credit to Simon Khorolskiy.