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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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Jul 31, 2026 updated
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Francesca Battistelli's rendition of the classic Advent hymn 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' captures the longing for the Messiah's arrival. The song expresses the sorrow of exile and the hope of redemption, as it calls for Emmanuel to ransom captive Israel and bring victory over death. It reflects on the coming of Christ as the Rod of Jesse and the Day-Spring, dispelling darkness and gloom. The repeated refrain 'Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel' shifts the tone to joyful anticipation, making it a fitting piece for the Christmas season.
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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.
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.