O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Embracing Hope: Unveiling the Profound Meaning in 'O Come, O Come, Emmanuel'
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O come, O come, Emmanuel
Invoking the arrival of Emmanuel, a prophesied Messiah.
And ransom captive Israel
Asking for the redemption of captive Israel.
That mourns in lonely exile here
Describing the sorrow of Israel in exile.
Until the Son of God appear
Anticipating the appearance of the Son of God.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Expressing joy and anticipation for Emmanuel's coming.
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Reiterating the expectation of Emmanuel's arrival in Israel.
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Calling on the Rod of Jesse to liberate from Satan's tyranny.
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
Seeking liberation from the depths of Hell and Satan's rule.
From depths of Hell Thy people save
Praying for the salvation of God's people and victory over death.
And give them victory o'er the grave
Asking for triumph over the power of the grave.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Repeating the call to rejoice in anticipation of Emmanuel.
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Emphasizing Emmanuel's forthcoming arrival in Israel.
O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer
Inviting the Day-Spring to come and bring cheer.
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Requesting the uplifting of spirits through Emmanuel's presence.
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
Desiring the dispelling of gloom and darkness.
And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Seeking liberation from death's shadows.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Rejoicing in anticipation of Emmanuel's arrival.
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Confirming Emmanuel's imminent coming to Israel.
O come, Thou Key of David, come,
Calling on the Key of David to open heavenly home.
And open wide our heavenly home;
Requesting a safe path and closure to the path of misery.
Make safe the way that leads on high,
Asking for a secure way leading to the divine.
And close the path to misery.
Closing the path to suffering and misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Reiterating the joyous expectation of Emmanuel's arrival.
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Affirming the imminent arrival of Emmanuel in Israel.
O come, O come, Thou Lord of might,
Inviting the Lord of might to come.
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
Recalling the giving of the Law to Israel on Sinai's height.
In ancient times did'nt give the Law,
Reflecting on the ancient bestowal of the Law.
In cloud, and majesty and awe.
Remembering the awe-inspiring revelation on Sinai.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Repeating the call to rejoice in anticipation of Emmanuel.
Shall come to thee, O Israel.
Confirming the forthcoming arrival of Emmanuel in Israel.
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