Oh, come, Oh, come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Oh, come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan’s tyranny; from depths of hell Thy people save and give them victory o’er the grave.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Oh, come, Thou Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by Thy drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night and death’s dark shadows put to flight.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Oh, come, Thou Key of David, come and open wide our heavenly home:
Make safe the way that leads on high and close the path to misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
“Oh, Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel”
by unknown author, c. 1100
Translated by John M. Neale, 1818-1866
The Lutheran Hymnal Hymn #62
Text: Is. 59:20
Author: unknown, c. 1100
Translated by: John M. Neale, 1851, 1859, ab.
Titled: “Veni, veni, Emmanuel”
Tune: “Veni,Emmanuel”
Tune: Plain-song melody, c. 1200
