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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Jul 20, 2026 updated
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Aaron Shust's rendition of 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' is a modern take on the ancient Advent hymn. The song expresses the longing of Israel for the Messiah's arrival, using imagery of exile and captivity. It calls for Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us,' to come and rescue His people from darkness and death. The repeated refrain 'Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel' shifts from anticipation to celebration, reflecting the Christian hope of Christ's coming. The lyrics draw from Old Testament prophecies and the season of Advent, focusing on themes of waiting, redemption, and joy.
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O come, O 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.
O 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.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel