O Emmanuel, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel & The O Antiphons, Advent 8
“O Emmanuel, our king, and our lawgiver, the hope of the nations and their Savior: come and save us, O Lord our God.” Terry reflects on this O Antiphon prayer, its place in Christ, the church, and the hymn "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." As we pray, we address Christ God With Us, highlighting the mystery of the Incarnation and the fulfillment of God’s promise to dwell among His people.
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Oh, the O Antiphons, what a delight,
They call upon Jesus, in titles so bright!
First comes Wisdom, so clever and wise,
Guiding our hearts, with truth in His eyes.
Then Adonai, the mighty Lord,
Leading us onward, with His powerful word.
Root of Jesse, from ancient days,
Bringing new life, in wondrous ways.
Key of David, unlocking the door,
To a kingdom of peace, forevermore.
Dayspring, oh light, so radiant and clear,
Chasing away, all darkness and fear.
King of Nations, uniting us all,
In His love, we stand tall.
Emmanuel, God with us, here to stay,
In our hearts, every day.
So remember these names, in this Advent season,
For they tell of Christ, and His glorious reason.