603. The Invitatory Antiphons

Sundays in Advent:
Our King and Saviour draweth nigh;
O come, let us adore him.

Christmas Day until Epiphany:
Alleluia. Unto us a child is born:
O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.

The Epiphany Octave and the Feast of the Transfiguration:
The Lord hath manifested forth his glory;
O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.

Easter Monday until Ascension Day:
Alleluia. The Lord is risen indeed;
O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.

Ascension Day until Whitsunday:
Alleluia. Christ the Lord ascendeth into heav'n;
O come, let us adore him. Alleluia

Whitsunday and six days after:
Alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord filleth the world;
O come, let us adore him. Alleluia.

Trinity Sunday:
Father Son, and Holy Ghost, one God;
O come, let us adore him.

The Purification and the Annunciation:
The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us;
O come, let us adore him.

Any Saint's Day provided with a proper Epistle and Gospel:
The Lord is glorious in his saints;
O come, let us adore him.

Text Information
First Line: Our King and Saviour draweth nigh
Title: The Invitatory Antiphons
Publication Date: 1940
Notes: The chant of the Ivitatory Antiphon should be the same as that of Venite, exultemus Domino.
Tune Information
Name: [Our King and Saviour draweth nigh]
Composer: W. Boyce
Key: F Major



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