O Come All Ye Faithful
Joyful and triumphant
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Sing choirs of angels
Sing in exultation
Sing all ye citizens of heaven above
Glory to God, all glory in the Highest
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ the Lord
Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o'er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Gloria in excelsis Deo
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee
Born this happy morning
Jesus to Thee be all glory giv'n
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
O come let us adore Him
Christ...
Gloria in excelsis Deo, in excelsis Deo
Come adore Him Christ the Lord
"O'Come All Ye Faithful / Angels We Have Heard On High" is a beautiful Christmas song performed by Brandon Heath. This song is a medley of two classic Christmas carols, "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "Angels We Have Heard On High." Brandon Heath's rendition brings a fresh and contemporary feel to these timeless songs.
The song starts with the familiar words of "O Come All Ye Faithful." The lyrics invite us to come and behold the newborn King in Bethlehem. It calls us to adore Him and acknowledge His lordship. This is a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas - the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. The song encourages us to approach the manger with joy and reverence, just as the shepherds and wise men did.
As we move into the second part of the medley, "Angels We Have Heard On High," we are transported to the scene of the nativity. The song describes the angels singing joyfully in the heavens, announcing the birth of Jesus. The lyrics capture the awe and wonder of that moment, as the mountains echo the heavenly chorus. The refrain of "Gloria in excelsis Deo" resounds, giving praise to God in the highest.
The combination of these two carols in Brandon Heath's rendition creates a beautiful contrast. "O Come All Ye Faithful" invites us to come and adore Christ, while "Angels We Have Heard On High" paints a vivid picture of the heavenly proclamation and the joyful response of creation. Together, they remind us of the significance of Christ's birth and the impact it had on both heaven and earth.
The message of the song is deeply rooted in Scripture. The lyrics of "O Come All Ye Faithful" reflect the invitation found in Psalm 95:6, which says, "Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." It also echoes the proclamation of the angels in Luke 2:10-11, "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'"
The lyrics of "Angels We Have Heard On High" draw from the account of the shepherds in Luke 2:13-14, "Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'" This passage captures the essence of the angelic chorus and their declaration of praise to God.
Overall, "O'Come All Ye Faithful / Angels We Have Heard On High" is a joyful and worshipful Christmas song that beautifully combines two beloved carols. Brandon Heath's rendition brings a fresh perspective to these timeless classics, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas and inviting us to join in the adoration of the newborn King. It is a song that captures the wonder and awe of the nativity scene, and the response it evokes in our hearts. As we listen to this song, may it inspire us to come and adore Christ, just as the faithful and the angels did on that glorious night.
