The main idea of the hymn: Our loyalty in Christ and our worship of Christ are enhanced as we ponder the Incarnation.

THE HYMN STORY
- Words by John Wade in 1744
- Inspired by Wade's desire to encourage his fellow Catholic Christians during a time of persecution
- Originally in Latin, translated into English in 1841
- Other verses added (for a total of 8), however Wade's original verses are most widely known

ANALYZING AND APPLYING THE HYMN CONTENT THIS ADVENT

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!

God of God, Light of Light;
Lo he abhors not the Virgin's womb:
very God, begotten, not created!

Sing, choirs of angels;
sing in exultation;
sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest!

Yes, Lord, we greet thee,
born this happy morning;
Jesus, to thee be all glory given;
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 the Lord