O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
O come, O come, Emmanuel
To free your captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! O Israel
To you shall come Emmanuel
O veni, veni Emmanuel
Captivum solve Israel
Qui gemit in exilio
Privatus Dei Filio
Gaude! Gaude! Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel
Gaude! Gaude!
Gaude! Gaude!
Gaude! Gaude!
Gaude! Gaude!
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About the carol O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is a traditional Christian Advent hymn recorded by Enya. The hymn has ancient origins and is based on the “O Antiphons,” prayers traditionally used before Christmas.
The song expresses longing and hope for the coming of the Messiah. It reflects the anticipation before the celebration of Jesus’ birth and connects strongly with the spiritual preparation associated with Advent.
Enya’s atmospheric and ethereal style gives the hymn a peaceful and reflective quality. Its connection to Christmas comes from its focus on waiting for Christ’s arrival. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” represents the contemplative and spiritual side of Christmas music.
