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O Come O Come Emmanuel
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Jul 29, 2026 updated
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Lauren Daigle'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 coming, using imagery of exile and darkness. It calls for Christ to bring light, peace, and unity to the world. The repeated refrain 'Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel' shifts from anticipation to celebration, affirming that God is with us. The lyrics draw from Old Testament prophecies and the theme of waiting for redemption.
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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
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 quarrels cease
Fill the whole world with Heaven�??s peace
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Shall come to you, O Israel