Lyrics
Verse 1
O come all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ, the Lord
Verse 2
Sing choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heav'n above
Glory to God, glory in the highest
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ, the Lord
Chorus
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ, the Lord
Bridge
For You alone are worthy
For You alone are worthy
For You alone are worthy
Christ, the Lord
We give you all the glory
We give you all the glory
We give you all the glory
Christ, the Lord
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Meaning & Inspiration
This worship arrangement of the Christmas carol "O Come, All Ye Faithful" keeps the familiar verses and chorus, then adds a short bridge of direct praise. The first verse invites the faithful to Bethlehem to "behold Him", and the repeated chorus answers with the carol's central call: "O come let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord".
The second verse widens the scene to the choirs of angels and the "citizens of heav'n above", echoing the announcement to the shepherds in Luke's Gospel, "Glory to God in the highest". Adoration is presented as the fitting response of both heaven and earth to the birth of the Savior.
The added bridge shifts from invitation to declaration, repeating "For You alone are worthy" and giving all the glory to Christ. That change turns a well-known carol into a congregational song of worship that suits Advent services, Christmas Eve gatherings and Christmas concerts.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:11 The angel announces a Savior, Christ the Lord, born in the city of David.
- Luke 2:14 The angels sing glory to God in the highest.
- Matthew 2:11 The wise men come to the child, fall down and worship Him.