For Advent

Words: Anonymous but attributed to Rev. R. C. Singleton by some sources.

Source: The Anglican Hymn Book. Second Edition. (London: Novello, Ewer and Co., 1871), No. 41.

See: Notes on Veni, Veni, Emmanuel

 1. O come, Emmanuel, O come!
Thy captive ransom from her doom!
In exile Israel doth mourn,
Of Thee, the Son of God, forlorn.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel!

2. Come, Rod of Jesse! Save Thine Own,
Beneath the feet of Satan thrown!
O snatch them from the pit of Hell,
And break the Tempter's darkest spell!
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel!

3. Come, come thou bright and Morning Star!
O bring us comfort from afar!
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And put the dreadful shades to flight.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel!

4. Come, Key of David! speed Thy way!
Unlock the realms of heavenly day!
Celestial paths of safety show,
And close each road to Hell below.
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel!

5. O come, O come, great Lord of might!
Who once, from Sinai's flaming height,
Didst give the universe Thy law,
'Mid glory, majesty, and awe!
Rejoice! rejoice! Emmanuel
Is born for thee, O Israel!