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Lyrics and Information

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Words: Latin, 9th c.; tr J. M. Neale, 1851; rev. Henry W. Baker, 1861
Tune: VENI EMMANUEL French processional melody, 15th c.; harm Hymns of the Kingdom of God, 1916, alt.
Key signature: E minor (1 sharp)
Time signature: 4/4
Meter: 8.8.8.8. with Refrain
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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 Rod of Jesse, free thine own from Satan’s tyranny; from depths of hell thy people save, and give them vict’ry o’er the grave.
3. O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy shades of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight.
4. O come, thou 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.