O Emmanuel

O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the long awaited hope of the nations, Savior of all people; O come, our Lord and God, set free the people whom You love.

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O Rex Gentium

O King of all nations, the desired One of their hearts, the cornerstone that joins in one the peoples sin had kept apart. O come, and save the creature you once formed from earth and dust.

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O Oriens

O Daystar, splendor of eternal light and Sun of Justice, O come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

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O Clavis David

O Key of David and Power of the house of Israel, what you unlock, no man can close, for you alone can bind fast. O come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

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O Radix Jesse

O Root of Jesse, sign of peace, before whom all nations stand in awe; kings stand silent in Your presence; the nations bow dowin in worship before You. O come, and set us free; delay no longer in Your love.

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O Adonai

O Lord and Giver of the Law on Sinai, the Leader of Your chosen people Israel, appearing in the burning bush, revealed to Moses face to face, O come, stretch out Your mighty arms to set us free.

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O Sapientia

O Wisdom, O holy Word of God's mouth, You govern all creation with Your strong yet tender care. Come. and teach us all the ways that lead to life.

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