Author: John M. Neale, 1818-1866; Henry S. Coffin, 1877-1954 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #394 (2013) Scripture: Zephaniah 2:8-9 Refrain First Line: Rejoice! Rejoice! Lyrics: 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel,
and ransom captive Israel,
that mourns in lonely exile here,
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
shall come to thee, O Israel!
2 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. [Refrain]
3 O come, thou Wisdom from on high,
and order all things, far and nigh;
to us the path of knowledge show,
and cause us in her ways to go. [Refrain]
4 O come, Desire of nations, bind
all peoples in one heart and mind;
bid envy, strife and quarrels cease;
fill the whole world with heaven's peace. [Refrain] Topics: Advent; Darkness; Peace on Earth; Petition Languages: English Tune Title: VENI EMMANUEL
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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