O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Today we pray the final of the O Antiphons….O Emmanuel, God with Us, Come! 

O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people. Come and set us free, Lord our God

“This last Veni, the final O Come, summarizes our entire Advent journey: its prayer, longing, and constant yearning for salvation. Come, Lord, set free the people whom you love. This last verse of the antiphon gives the necessary incentive we need for the last miles of our journey. A little bit longer, and then tomorrow his glory shall be revealed to us! “Veni ad salvandum nos, Domine Dues noster.” 

A Monastery Journey to Christmas by Brother Victor-Antoine D’Avila-Latourrette

O Emmanuel (December 23 entry)

The O Antiphons became the basis for the Christmas carol, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Today I posted the lyrics on Prayers & Creeds…HERE.

Here’s my favorite version of the hymn from “Advent Songs” by Sojourn Music…