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Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call
his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which
being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23
And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud
upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp
trembled. Exodus 19:16
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the
spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of
the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But
with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall
smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:1-4
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to
them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79
And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he
shall shut, and none shall open. Isaiah 22:22
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call
his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which
being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:23
And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud
upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp
trembled. Exodus 19:16
And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the
spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might,
the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of
the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But
with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall
smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. Isaiah 11:1-4
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, To give light to
them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Luke 1:78-79
And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he
shall shut, and none shall open. Isaiah 22:22
John Mason Neale - Translated Lyrics to English
1818-1866
1818-1866
Born: 1816 London, England.
Died: 1866
Died: 1866
Thomas Helmore - Arranged By
1811-1890
1811-1890
Born: May 7, 1811, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England.
Died: July 6, 1890, Westminster, England.
Died: July 6, 1890, Westminster, England.
HYMN HISTORY:
The Hymnal is truly an amazing collection of expressions regarding spiritual truths. It represents the
experiences and feelings of people from man different religious backgrounds throughout various cultures and
periods of history. This hymn, for example, finds its origin in the medieval Roman Church of the twelfth century
and possibly even earlier. It began as a series of Antiphons–short statements sung at the beginning of the
Psalm or of the Magnificat at Vespers during the Advent season. Each of the Antiphons greets the Savior with
one of the many titles ascribed to Him in the Scriptures: Emmanuel, Lord of Might, rod of Jesse, Day Spring,
Key of David. The hauntingly catchy modal melody for this text was originally a Plainsong or Chant, the
earliest form of singing in the Church.
During the nineteenth century there were a number of Anglican ministers and scholars, such as John M. Neale,
who developed a keen interest in rediscovering and translating into English many of the ancient Greek, Latin
and German hymns. John Neale, born in London, England, on January 24, 1818, undoubtedly did more than
any other person to make available the rich heritage of Greek and Latin hymns.
John M. Neale is also the translator of the hymns “The Day of Resurrection”, “All Glory. Laud and Honor”, and
“Art Thou Weary?”
Advent, beginning four Sundays before Christmas, is the season of the church year that emphasizes the
anticipation of the first coming of Christ to this earth. His coming as the Messiah was first prophesied in the
sixth century B.C. when the Jews were captive in Babylon. For centuries thereafter faithful Hebrews looked for
the Messiah with great longing and expectation, echoing the prayer that He would “ransom captive Israel.” The
tragedy of tragedies, however, is the Biblical and historical fact that He did come “unto His own” to establish a
spiritual kingdom of both redeemed Jew and Gentile, “but His own received Him not...”
Today most hymnbooks use just five of the original statements addressed to the anticipated Messiah.
The Hymnal is truly an amazing collection of expressions regarding spiritual truths. It represents the
experiences and feelings of people from man different religious backgrounds throughout various cultures and
periods of history. This hymn, for example, finds its origin in the medieval Roman Church of the twelfth century
and possibly even earlier. It began as a series of Antiphons–short statements sung at the beginning of the
Psalm or of the Magnificat at Vespers during the Advent season. Each of the Antiphons greets the Savior with
one of the many titles ascribed to Him in the Scriptures: Emmanuel, Lord of Might, rod of Jesse, Day Spring,
Key of David. The hauntingly catchy modal melody for this text was originally a Plainsong or Chant, the
earliest form of singing in the Church.
During the nineteenth century there were a number of Anglican ministers and scholars, such as John M. Neale,
who developed a keen interest in rediscovering and translating into English many of the ancient Greek, Latin
and German hymns. John Neale, born in London, England, on January 24, 1818, undoubtedly did more than
any other person to make available the rich heritage of Greek and Latin hymns.
John M. Neale is also the translator of the hymns “The Day of Resurrection”, “All Glory. Laud and Honor”, and
“Art Thou Weary?”
Advent, beginning four Sundays before Christmas, is the season of the church year that emphasizes the
anticipation of the first coming of Christ to this earth. His coming as the Messiah was first prophesied in the
sixth century B.C. when the Jews were captive in Babylon. For centuries thereafter faithful Hebrews looked for
the Messiah with great longing and expectation, echoing the prayer that He would “ransom captive Israel.” The
tragedy of tragedies, however, is the Biblical and historical fact that He did come “unto His own” to establish a
spiritual kingdom of both redeemed Jew and Gentile, “but His own received Him not...”
Today most hymnbooks use just five of the original statements addressed to the anticipated Messiah.
Verse One-
“Emmanuel”-Deliver. (Pronounced Em-manuel, not E-manuel.) God’s people now
separated from heaven are here compared to Israel. during the Babylonian exile, being
separated from God’s holy temple in Jerusalem.
separated from heaven are here compared to Israel. during the Babylonian exile, being
separated from God’s holy temple in Jerusalem.
Verse Two-
“Lord of Might” This is addressed to Almighty Jehovah, the One who first gave the Law at
Mount Sinai to the awesome accompaniment of lightning and thunder (Exodus 19:16).
Mount Sinai to the awesome accompaniment of lightning and thunder (Exodus 19:16).
Verse Three-
“Rod of Jesse.” This is a reference to Isaiah 11:1: “and there shall come forth a rod out of
the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.” This prophecy was perfectly
fulfilled with the birth of Christ, who came from the kingly line of David, the son of Jesse.
the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.” This prophecy was perfectly
fulfilled with the birth of Christ, who came from the kingly line of David, the son of Jesse.
Verse Four-
“Day Spring.” This address to the Messiah means literally “sun-rising.” This prophetic
reference was reechoed by the priest Zacharias in these words upon hearing of Christ’s
birth: “The day-spring from on high has visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death” (Luke 1:78b, 79a).
reference was reechoed by the priest Zacharias in these words upon hearing of Christ’s
birth: “The day-spring from on high has visited us, to give light to them that sit in darkness
and in the shadow of death” (Luke 1:78b, 79a).
Verse Five-
“Thou Key of David.” This expression is first recorded in Isaiah 22:22 “And the key of the
house of David will I lay upon His shoulder.” The well-known verse from Isaiah (:6 also
confirms this royal authority of Christ: “and the government shall be upon His shoulder...”
house of David will I lay upon His shoulder.” The well-known verse from Isaiah (:6 also
confirms this royal authority of Christ: “and the government shall be upon His shoulder...”
Truly our hearts can rejoice with God’s people of all ages when we realize that Christ the Messiah did come
two thousand years ago and accomplished a perfect redemption for Adam’s hopeless race. Yet we wait with
the same urgent expectancy, as did the Israelites of old, for the piercing of the clouds–His second advent,
when victory over sin and death will be final.
two thousand years ago and accomplished a perfect redemption for Adam’s hopeless race. Yet we wait with
the same urgent expectancy, as did the Israelites of old, for the piercing of the clouds–His second advent,
when victory over sin and death will be final.
| 101 Hymn Stories by Kenneth W. Osbeck |
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 Wisdom from on high,
Who orderest all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.
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 over 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.
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 Wisdom from on high,
Who orderest all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.
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 over 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.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Jesus left the splendor of heaven, to suffer the shame of the cross for my sins and yours. I am reminded of a
song whose chorus says, If that isn't love, then heaven is a myth. There's no feeling like this, if that isn't love.
John 3:16 tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." During this Christmas season we as Christians have the
wonderful opportunity to tell others of the Savior who was born in a stable and how by His sinless life and His
death on the cross made a way to have eternal life. Give the gift of life this year by sharing with someone
God's gift to man. We pray that this Christmas your thoughts will be drawn to a greater appreciation to the
sacrifice that Christ made at Calvary. Please visit our Christmas Hymns Page and enjoy the hymns.
Yours in Christ, Tom & Myra
Jesus left the splendor of heaven, to suffer the shame of the cross for my sins and yours. I am reminded of a
song whose chorus says, If that isn't love, then heaven is a myth. There's no feeling like this, if that isn't love.
John 3:16 tells us, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." During this Christmas season we as Christians have the
wonderful opportunity to tell others of the Savior who was born in a stable and how by His sinless life and His
death on the cross made a way to have eternal life. Give the gift of life this year by sharing with someone
God's gift to man. We pray that this Christmas your thoughts will be drawn to a greater appreciation to the
sacrifice that Christ made at Calvary. Please visit our Christmas Hymns Page and enjoy the hymns.
Yours in Christ, Tom & Myra