The songs of the Christmas season comprise some of the finest music known to man, and the hymn, “O Come All Ye Faithful” is one of my favorites. It is sung in around the world since it has been translated from its original Latin into more than one hundred other languages. The vivid imagery of the carol seems to have meaning and appeal for all ages in every culture.
Written in 1744 by an English layman named John Wade and set to music by him in much the same style as used today. The hymn first appeared in his collection, Cantus Diversi, published in England in 1751. One hundred years later the carol was translated into its present English form by an Anglican minister, Frederick Oakeley, who desired to use it for his congregation. The tune name, "Adeste Fideles," is taken from the first words of the original Latin text, and translated literally means "be present or near, ye faithful."
Please reflect on the lyrics
O come, all ye faithful, joyful, and triumphant; come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; come and behold Him, born the King of angels:
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; sing all ye bright hosts of heav'n above; glory to God, all glory in the highest:
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:
Chorus: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.
Your pastor and partner in ministry,
Kyle
Come sing the songs of Christmas TONIGHT at one of C3’s 2 Christmas Eve Services at 4 or 6pm
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