African American Heritage Hymnal ‎#199

199. O Come, All Ye Faithful

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]

Text Information

• First Line: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant
• Title: O Come, All Ye Faithful
• Latin Title: Adeste fideles
• Author: John F. Wade, c.1711-1786
• Translator: Frederick Oakely, 1802-1880 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O come let us adore Him
• Meter: Irregular with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2001
• Scripture:
  Luke 2:15-20
• Topic: Bible--Word of God; Jesus Christ: His Glory and Power; Worship and Adoration

Tune Information

• Name: ADESTE FIDELES
• Composer: John F. Wade, c.1711-1786
• Meter: Irregular with refrain
• Key: G Major