Lutheran Book of Worship ‎#45

45. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

1 Oh, come, all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant!
Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold him
Born the king of angels:

Refrain:
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord!

2 The highest, most holy,
Light of Light eternal,
Born of a virgin, a mortal he comes;
Son of the Father
Now in flesh appearing! [Refrain]

3 Sing, choirs of angels,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God
In the highest: [Refrain]

4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee,
Born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be glory giv'n!
Word of the Father,
Now in flesh appearing: [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Oh, come, all ye faithful
• Title: Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
• Author (attributed to): John F. Wade, c. 1711-1786
• Refrain First Line: O come, let us adore Him
• Meter: irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1978
• Topic: Christmas
• Source: Tr. composite
• Notes: Sts. 1, 3-4 tr. Frederick Oakley, 1802-1880; st. 2 tr. unknown

Tune Information

• Name: ADESTE FIDELES
• Composer (attributed to): John F. Wade, c. 1711-1786
• Meter: irregular
• Key: G Major