Latin hymn, 12th century, translated by John Neale, 1852
O come, O come Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Chorus: 2. Oh, come, oh, come, great Lord of might, 3. Oh, come, strong branch of Jesse, free 4. Oh, come, Thou Key of David, come 5. O Come Thou Dayspring, from on high 6. O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, 7. O come desire of nations, bind | Veni, veni Emmanuel, Captivum solve Israel, Qui gemit in exilio VENI, veni, Emmanuel captivum solve Israel, qui gemit in exsilio, privatus Dei Filio. R: Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel, nascetur pro te Israel! VENI, O Sapientia, VENI, veni, Adonai, VENI, O Iesse virgula, VENI, Clavis Davidica, VENI, veni O Oriens, VENI, veni, Rex Gentium, |
C F G C / Am F Dm G / x2
F G / Em Am / F C F G / Em Am / F Dm C
F G Em Am / F G C / x 2
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