Lyrics
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
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heav'n above
Glory to God, glory in the highest
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
We worship Christ, the Lord
We worship You Jesus
Ooh-oh
Yes, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning
Jesus to Thee be all glory giv'n
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him (We adore You Jesus)
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
The Lord
His name shall be wonderful, Counselor
His name shall be everlasting Father
His name shall be Prince of Peace, mighty God
His name shall be Immanuel
We'll praise Your name forever
We'll praise Your name forever
We'll praise Your name forever
Christ, He is Christ the Lord!
We'll praise Your name forever (Oh Your name is Jesus)
We'll praise Your name forever (I can't stop singing)
We'll praise Your name forever
Christ the Lord
You are Christ the Lord
His name shall be wonderful, Counselor
His name shall be everlasting Father
His name shall be Prince of Peace, mighty God
His name shall be Immanuel
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Meaning & Inspiration
O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be) combines a familiar Christmas invitation with direct praise drawn from biblical names for the promised Messiah. The opening verses call faithful worshipers, angels, and heavenly citizens to adore Christ at Bethlehem. Repeated declarations of adoration keep the birth of Jesus at the center, while the description of the Word appearing in flesh presents the child as God revealed among humanity.
The added section expands that confession through titles associated with Isaiah: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. Immanuel further emphasizes Gods presence with his people. These names give the carol a strong scriptural shape and connect the manger scene with the identity and reign of Christ. The closing promise to praise his name forever moves from remembrance of the Nativity into continuing worship. Throughout the song, joy at the birth of Jesus becomes an invitation to honor Christ as Lord, King, and the source of peace.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:13-14 The angels praise God at the birth of Jesus, echoing the songs heavenly chorus.
- John 1:14 John says the Word became flesh, matching the carols description of the Word appearing in flesh.
- Isaiah 9:6 The song directly uses the promised childs titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.