Lyrics Page
O Come O Come Emmanuel
531 views
Aug 24, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Citizens' rendition of the classic Advent hymn 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' is a modern worship take on the ancient carol. The song expresses longing for the coming of the Messiah, who brings ransom from exile and dispels darkness. It calls for rejoicing because Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us,' has come. The lyrics reference themes of hope, peace, and the fulfillment of God's promise to Israel, ultimately celebrating the arrival of Christ.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
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 Day-Spring, come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Desire of nations, bind
All peoples in one heart and mind
Bid envy, strife and discord cease
Fill the whole earth with Heaven's peace
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel, - has come to thee