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O Come, O Come Emmanuel

By For King & Country + NeedToBreathe

2,131 views Jun 25, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

For King & Country and Needtobreathe perform a modern rendition of the classic Advent hymn 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel.' The song expresses the longing of Israel for the Messiah's arrival, using imagery of exile and darkness that is dispelled by the coming of Christ. It calls for rejoicing because Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us,' will come to bring hope and redemption. The lyrics draw from Old Testament prophecies and the anticipation of Jesus' birth, making it a traditional Christmas song focused on the hope of salvation.

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O come, O come, Emmanuel

And ransom captive Israel

That mourns in lonely exile here

Until the Son of God appears


Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall come to thee, O Israel


O come, Thou Dayspring, 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


Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel

Shall come to thee, O Israel


O 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


Rejoice! (Rejoice!), Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Emmanuel (Emmanuel)

Shall come to thee, O Israel

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