O Come, O Come Emmanuel Lyrics PDF
O Come, O Come Emmanuel Lyrics - A Timeless Advent Hymn
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is a cherished Advent hymn, traditionally sung during the days leading up to Christmas. Its lyrics are based on a series of medieval "O Antiphons" and are rich with biblical references and prophetic calls for the coming of the Messiah. This hymn has been a source of hope and longing for centuries, reflecting the anticipation of Christ’s birth.
Full Lyrics of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"
**Verse 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.
**Verse 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 thee, O Israel.
**Verse 3**
O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
**Verse 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 thee, O Israel.
**Verse 5**
O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times didst give the law
In cloud and majesty