The Hymnal 1982 56
Rejoice! Rejoice!
- Tune
- veni, veni, emmanuel
- Composer(s)
- Thomas Helmore; Richard Proulx, b. 1937
- Meter
- 8.8.8.8 with refrain
- Text Source(s)
- Latin, ca. 9th cent.; Hymnal 1940, ver. alt.
- Tune Source(s)
- Plainsong, Mode 1, Processionale, 15th cent.
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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. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
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O come, O come, thou Lord of might, who to thy tribes on Sinai's height in ancient times didst give the law, in cloud, and majesty, and awe. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
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O come, thou Key of David, come and open wide our heavenly home; make safe the way that leads on high, and close the path to misery. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!
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