Advent December 2, 2020

The text for “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” comes from a 7 verse poem that dates back to the 8th century. JUDEO/ CHRISTIAN ROOTS!

It was used in a call and response fashion during the vespers, or evening, service. The original text created the reverse acrostic “ero cras,” which means “I shall be with you tomorrow,” and is particularly appropriate for the advent season.

A metrical version of five of the verses appeared in the 13th century, which was translated into English by J.M. Neale in 1851.

Each of the five verses expounds upon one of the names for the Messiah: “Emmanuel” (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23) means “God with us” “Adonai” (Exodus 19:16) is a name for God, the giver of the law “Branch of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1) refers to Jesus’ lineage “Oriens” (Malachi 4:2, Luke 1:78-79) is the morning star or daystar

“Key of David” (Isaiah 22:22) again refers to Jesus’ lineage —

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
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

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan’s tyranny
From depths of Hell Thy people save
And give them victory o’er the grave
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, o Israel

O come, Thou Day-Spring
Come and cheer
Our spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death’s dark shadows put to flight
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, o 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
Shall come to thee, o Israel

O come, O come, Thou Lord of might
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai’s height
In ancient times did’st give the Law
In cloud, and majesty and awe
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, o Israel —

In His Shadow,
~ Mary Lindow ^©

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” THE MESSENGER ” ~ Mary Lindow
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Mary Lindow has a passion for encouraging others – all generations, careers or vocations to live expressing excellence through personal integrity, healthy accountability, and wise management of talents and skills. She’s a sought after keynote, inspirational, humorous speaker and teacher across the USA and internationally in Ministers & Spiritual leaders Conferences, and training seminars for various organizations.

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