Pentatonix - O Come, All Ye Faithful Lyrics
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 1
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Chorus 2
O come, all ye faithful ones
O come, all ye faithful ones
O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem
O come, all ye faithful ones
O come, all ye faithful ones
O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem
Verse 2
Oh, sing, choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Oh, come, oh come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the king of angels
Chorus 1
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Chorus 2
O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem
O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem
Bridge
O come, all ye
O come, all ye faithful (8x)
Chorus 2
O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem
Verse/Chorus
O come, all ye faithful
(O come, all ye faithful, O come, all ye faithful)
Joyful and triumphant
(O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem)
Come and behold Him
(O come, all ye faithful, O come, all ye faithful)
Born by light and god
Chorus 1
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
O come, let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Ending
O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful
O come, all ye faithful to Bethlehem
Video
Pentatonix - O Come, All Ye Faithful (Official Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Pentatonix's rendition of "O Come, All Ye Faithful," released on December 20, 2016, serves as a powerful testament to the enduring message of Christmas, particularly in its embrace of the invitation to witness and celebrate the birth of Christ. This arrangement masterfully captures the spirit of the original carol, which beckons believers and seekers alike to approach the manger with joy and reverence. The very essence of the song is an echo of the angelic announcement found in Luke 2:10-11, where an angel declares, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord." The repeated, almost exclamatory call to "O Come, All Ye Faithful" directly mirrors this divine invitation, urging everyone to come and see the fulfillment of God's promise. Pentatonix's vocal tapestry, rich with layered harmonies and clear enunciation, elevates this invitation, making it not just a sung melody, but an immersive experience. The arrangement amplifies the sense of communal worship, reflecting the gathering of shepherds, wise men, and angels around the infant King. The song’s insistence on coming "joyful and triumphant" speaks to the profound hope and victory that Christ’s birth signifies, aligning with the prophetic words of Isaiah 9:6, which foretells a child who would be "Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." This is not merely a song about a historical event; it is an invitation to participate in a spiritual reality, a call to find our place among those who have received the good news and are transformed by it, much like Mary, who treasured up all these things, and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19). Pentatonix’s performance underscores the universal appeal of this foundational Christian truth, inviting all to approach the manger not with trepidation, but with a triumphant spirit, ready to adore the Savior of the world.