The words and melody of this track are ancient. The lyrics beseech the God of all love, the God of all hope to come to this world, to change our lives.
lyrics
O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel; that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel.
O come o come thou Lord of Light, who to thy tribes on Sinai's height, in ancient times did give the law, in cloud and majesty and awe. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel.
O come thou rod of Jesse free, thy own from Satan's tyranny, from depths of hell they people save, and give them victory over the grave. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel.
O come thou Dayspring come and cheer our spirits by thy advent here. Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel.
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, and ransom captive Israel.
credits
from Winter Snow,
released December 12, 2014
Vocals: Tobias Anderson
Guitar: Frederick Hand
Singer/songwriter, pastor, father, and friend; Tobias is a journeying spirit who finds music everywhere, and shares this gift through songwriting and community.
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