The New Church Hymnal ‎#542

542. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

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 you, O Israel.

3 O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here;
And drive away the shades of night,
And pierce the clouds of bring us light!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, 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 you, O Israel.

Text Information

• First Line: O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel
• Title: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
• Translator: John M. Neale
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1976
• Topic: Christmas; Ancient Hymns; Comfort; Victory
• Source: Latin hymn

Tune Information

• Name: VENI EMMANUEL
• Composer: Thomas Helmore
• Key: e minor