by John Mason Neale, Thomas Helmore
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
Who mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel
O come, O come, great Lord of might
Who to Your tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times once gave the law
In cloud and majesty and awe
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel
O come, Strong Branch of Jesse, free
Your own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of hell Your people save
And give them victory over the grave
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel
(instrumental verse)
O come, Blessed Dayspring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Your advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel
O come, O 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
Shall come to you O Israel
Shall come to you O Israel
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