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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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CeCe Winans performs a reverent rendition of the classic Advent hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," which dates back to medieval times. The song expresses the longing of Israel for the coming Messiah, who will ransom captives and bring light to those in darkness. It references the giving of the Law at Sinai and the promise of Emmanuel, meaning "God with us." The repeated refrain "Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel" captures the hopeful anticipation of Christ's arrival. Winans' soulful delivery brings warmth and reverence to this timeless carol, inviting listeners to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile
Until the sun of God appears
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O Come, O Come, thou Lord of might
Who to thy tribes on Sinai's height
In ancient times did'st give the Law
In cloud and majesty and awe
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Oh
O Come thou Dayspring come and cheer
Our spirits by thine advent here
And drive away the shades of night
And pierce the clouds
And bring us light
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shell come to thee, O Israel
Shell come to thee, O Israel
Oh