I really love these timeless hymns; Doctrinally rich, music set to scripture proclaiming the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. O come O come Emanuel
It's the early hours of December 24th, a blustery, rainy night in the Nevada desert. I listened to this as I watched raindrops trace down my window and found a little peace. Thanks for your gift.
I was humming this song in my school once and the person next to me asked me what i was humming and i told her and she listened to it and it moved her so much that now she goes to church every Sunday and she says it was because of me that she goes to church every Sunday
Advent season from a Catholic Christian point of view is my favorite liturgical season of the year because it gives me a lot of hope that Jesus among us and coming soon.
Im having trouble at my Christian School and I need prayer thx guys u r the best so when I'm mad and have a bad day ill have this song in my heart ad😆😇😇😂
all i want to say to jesus is please protect everyone and please i ask you that to come back to our world because there are still people that fight and i know you are the key (to stop ever fight) and i just want for you to stay forever and teach about you and i will never stop loving jesus and teach some new comandments and i never will stop saying i love you jesus with all you heart
This song always brings me to the brink of tears for reasons non-specific. Every time I hear it, it makes me feel closer to the Lord for a time, and it fills my thoughts, making my faith the only thing I can think about for the rest of the day. Every time. It makes me sad and happy at the same time.
+Thomas Covington I really can't listen to it more than once at a time, or I really do start to cry. The sheer beauty of this song strips me of my pride (probably my biggest flaw; I'm an extremely proud person), and makes me feel so unmanly. Not in a bad way but such that I don't feel the need to give the impression of being all macho all the time.
+Thomas Covington Me too Thomas, no shame in doing so and that is the power music has over our emotions. The words and its lyrics especially for people with faith are so powerful.
+Thomas Covington I believe what you are speaking of is what St. Ignatius of Loyola appropriately called consolations. Have a blessed Advent and a merry Christmas.
+Thomas Covington I feel both immensely grateful and utterly ashamed that Christ died for my sins. Sometimes it is overpowering. Living simultaneously as both sinner and saint is hard (and wonderful). Have a Blessed Christmas!
Me too. I love this song so much it makes me sad and happy at the same time. I write down lyrics for songs and project the words on the screen for the whole church to see. It is really fun. :)
This evening, I went to a carol service at my church. Everybody was given a candle upon entering and the lights were turned out so the church was dark except for the Christmas lights on the rails for the stairs leading up to the podium and of course the candles held by the churchgoers, and this hymn was sung by the choir and congregation. Textbook beauty.
+Paul von Oberstein I would normally agree, but I have to ask you to listen to this first, Whitacre's "Alleluia," a contemporary Christian piece. I think it's a close as we can get to hearing actual angels sing :) I think you will enjoy it very much, Christian or not. ruclips.net/video/Rak_rJLG49k/видео.html
This song is very beautiful it is an old latin song founded in the early 12th century by the Early christians i love this music i give credit to you megan smith.
I remember singing this for the first time in December of last year (2014). I was very new, and only had just started going to church about two months before. And when the church started singing this song, I kept up with them as best as I could until the middle. By than I was in tears as the music and the words of this song came strait to my heart. It brought a sense of peace and hope to me in a time when I felt lots of regret and hopelessness (which sadly, I still feel). Since than, no other song has meant so much to me.
+Firestar9889 I am very sorry for your pain, but it sounds like you have found the one place where you can experience true solace. I pray that your heart will find peace. "One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:13b-14)
I heard a piece of this song in my head a few minutes ago and had to listen to it, and came about this version. This moved me in my spirit. I am in absolute tears right now. Oh come, God with us!! We need You!!!
whenever i feel alone or in need of some guidance i listen to this song, it brings me such joy, it is beautifully done and deserves more praise then i can even give it. the only word i can define this piece with it: bliss.
david tracey I paid close attention to the lyrics. I thought the trinity made a subtle appearance in this. One of my favorite songs to listen to when I'm alone is Light at the end of the tunnel by Kerry Muzzey.
Chris Epperson I enjoy Kerry Muzzey, too. Have you ever heard "Alleluia" by Eric Witacre? It's got to be the closest thing to angels singing as we'll ever hear this side of heaven: ruclips.net/video/Rak_rJLG49k/видео.html
O people of Zion, behold, the Lord shall come to save the nations; and He shall make the glory of His voice to be heard, in the joy of your heart. (Ps 79:2)
I have always loved this type of music around Christmas. This, Carol of the Bells, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are just some of my favorite songs. I especially love this song because I'm Catholic and just love singing this at Mass
Listen to that E minor scale. This melody is documented to at least the 15th century. The scale itself is almost twice as old; monks were crafting the modes and scales that would define Christian and later all Western music when Vikings were around. The emotional power of a minor scalar melody (one that uses the notes of the scale rather than the notes the chords played) is utilized to this day. Listen to Scarborough Fair, in particular the Simon and Garfunkel version, or Parabol by Tool, both of which are also played in E minor. You can hear the same notes and similar melodic patterns that give the songs their spiritual, holy tranquility.
I totally adore this song Megan. Ever since I was a child and I am now 28. Now that I a personal relationship with Lord Jesus I know how important this song is and why this song resonated with me way back then when I was Dead through sin. But now that God is with us and the way, the truth, and the beautiful life is with us. Such a beautiful song thank you Megan.
jomari bayo We're already free we feel chained because of sin and allowing evil to control us but also because of laws (im not saying the government is the devil in that sense) but freedom is the cost for obeying and doing good
Sean Jordan I think rather sin is the cost of freedom (Adam and Eve were free to turn away from God and chose to do so). We are at this moment both bound by sin and freed by Christ (simultaneously sinner and saint). When Jomari says that we will be set free in heaven, I think he means that every last shackle of sin will be finally broken, including death itself.
I am an Atheist but I loved these church Hymns. They are beautiful and are amazing works of music. I enjoy listening to them and I think this is the best part of Christian faiths. Thanks for posting
This song is from the album "Hymns for All Saints: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany" by Concordia Publishing House. You can find it on Itunes. Thanks for the comment!
+Vanessa Poulsen I'm glad you enjoyed it. And plz don't think I'm weird or anything, but I just have to tell you that your pic here reminds me so much of the da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." That's very hard to do in such a tiny space. Merry Christmas!
love this song...the voice just like an angel sing :) its really make me want to cry n remember wht jesus do for us its really like important for me thank u so much for this song...JESUS BLESS ALL OF U DONT STOP TO DO THIS :) MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
I'm in awe! God beyond all praising deserves to be praised heartedly♥ O come Emanuel! This hymn stirs my spirit♥ and I really enjoy singing in traditional melody:) Thank you.
+Cindy Trinh Me too! I'm not even religious, far from it actually, but I won't get into that, but everytime I sing, or listen to this song, I get goosebumps, its such a beautiful piece
+Toni Salazar That's very nice of you to be concerned, but Corbin might very well be happy with where he is. If Jesus is real, and we believe he is, He will never stop knocking at everyone's doors, the very polite and well-spoken Corbin's included, and we don't have to worry :) Merry Christmas!
oh my loving god u help me so much and u leads me to the way u are and bring me to your home although i not baptize yet but i still want to say i love u so much amen
Superb , my mother's Favourite (she passed Sat 30th April 2016) - and they don't have it to play at her Funeral Sadly....................Thx for Posting xxxxx
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (November 30, Advent 1), I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. I played vs. 1 & 3 of this as the first Advent Candle was lit. It is #257 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship. So begins the new church year with the waiting, the watching, the hoping, and the anticipation.
+mkl62 We sang this as our closing hymn today, the first Sunday in Advent. This is a big Advent for my church because in three weeks, we install our new senior pastor.
Read your blog and will keep reading it. I have had my own personal pain 'hell' since Dec 27, 2001. I have heard many of the same things and feel much as you do about the 'system'. May God bless you and have mercy on you. May He lead you on a path to loving and understanding caregivers. In His merciful name I pray for you, Megan.
Megan Smith! I concur with your asking the vulgar herd to settle in another pasture. I've loved debating all my life and I've belonged to bookclubs that even get heated. Yet, do the lyrics of our ensemble stay civil. "The sin of mine ingratitude weighteth heavily upon my blades." Were I to have forgotten, shame on me. THANK YOU for correcting the adder's tongue.
"Halina O Emmanuel" in Filipino Language. May The Lord God heals the world of Misery. Full of temptations, sin distractions, calamity phenomenons, wars, and terrorism. Help us o Lord, Amen.
One of my best loved songs, thought the words are different as i am used to the song sung at the Anglican parish to which I belong, the Essence of the song remains and it soothes the mind and soul . thank you so much for the traditional tune.....
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I really love these timeless hymns; Doctrinally rich, music set to scripture proclaiming the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. O come O come Emanuel
It's the early hours of December 24th, a blustery, rainy night in the Nevada desert. I listened to this as I watched raindrops trace down my window and found a little peace. Thanks for your gift.
I was humming this song in my school once and the person next to me asked me what i was humming and i told her and she listened to it and it moved her so much that now she goes to church every Sunday and she says it was because of me that she goes to church every Sunday
Advent season from a Catholic Christian point of view is my favorite liturgical season of the year because it gives me a lot of hope that Jesus among us and coming soon.
+Alan Bourbeau Quite like the Lutheran take on Advent :)
Im having trouble at my Christian School and I need prayer thx guys u r the best so when I'm mad and have a bad day ill have this song in my heart ad😆😇😇😂
There's something hauntingly beautiful about this song
all i want to say to jesus is please protect everyone and please i ask you that to come back to our world because there are still people that fight and i know you are the key (to stop ever fight)
and i just want for you to stay forever and teach about you and i will never stop loving jesus and teach some new comandments and i never will stop saying i love you jesus with all you heart
This song always brings me to the brink of tears for reasons non-specific. Every time I hear it, it makes me feel closer to the Lord for a time, and it fills my thoughts, making my faith the only thing I can think about for the rest of the day. Every time. It makes me sad and happy at the same time.
+Thomas Covington I really can't listen to it more than once at a time, or I really do start to cry. The sheer beauty of this song strips me of my pride (probably my biggest flaw; I'm an extremely proud person), and makes me feel so unmanly. Not in a bad way but such that I don't feel the need to give the impression of being all macho all the time.
+Thomas Covington Me too Thomas, no shame in doing so and that is the power music has over our emotions. The words and its lyrics especially for people with faith are so powerful.
+Thomas Covington I believe what you are speaking of is what St. Ignatius of Loyola appropriately called consolations. Have a blessed Advent and a merry Christmas.
+Thomas Covington I feel both immensely grateful and utterly ashamed that Christ died for my sins. Sometimes it is overpowering. Living simultaneously as both sinner and saint is hard (and wonderful). Have a Blessed Christmas!
Beautiful very moving and telling that words written 900 years ago can still touch us today.
sang this song in church. its My favorite song of all time
I agree, it is one of my favourite hymns.
Me too. I love this song so much it makes me sad and happy at the same time. I write down lyrics for songs and project the words on the screen for the whole church to see. It is really fun. :)
I agree my favourite hymn I was about to sign it in church until I got called of to go to the Sunday club at the church!
Me too. Did a play in my school and this was one
Same here.
This is my favorite Christmas hymn of all time. Rejoice! No other hymn touches my heart and soul as does this one. God bless everyone.
I love you jesus
diamond davis :D Best part, diamond dave: Jesus love you. "We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19
This evening, I went to a carol service at my church. Everybody was given a candle upon entering and the lights were turned out so the church was dark except for the Christmas lights on the rails for the stairs leading up to the podium and of course the candles held by the churchgoers, and this hymn was sung by the choir and congregation. Textbook beauty.
Brings me closer to Jesus each time I listen. God bless all put there reading this!
I'm not a Christian, but this is beautiful. Contemporary Christian music can't hold a candle to this.
+Paul von Oberstein I would normally agree, but I have to ask you to listen to this first, Whitacre's "Alleluia," a contemporary Christian piece. I think it's a close as we can get to hearing actual angels sing :) I think you will enjoy it very much, Christian or not. ruclips.net/video/Rak_rJLG49k/видео.html
This song is very beautiful it is an old latin song founded in the early 12th century by the Early christians i love this music i give credit to you megan smith.
Beautiful. Glory be to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
When life is so vexing, I turn to this song to calm my heart with hope and promise of a peace after this earthly existence. Oh come, oh come Emmanuel!
I remember singing this for the first time in December of last year (2014). I was very new, and only had just started going to church about two months before. And when the church started singing this song, I kept up with them as best as I could until the middle. By than I was in tears as the music and the words of this song came strait to my heart. It brought a sense of peace and hope to me in a time when I felt lots of regret and hopelessness (which sadly, I still feel). Since than, no other song has meant so much to me.
+Firestar9889 I am very sorry for your pain, but it sounds like you have found the one place where you can experience true solace. I pray that your heart will find peace. "One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 3:13b-14)
I heard a piece of this song in my head a few minutes ago and had to listen to it, and came about this version. This moved me in my spirit. I am in absolute tears right now. Oh come, God with us!! We need You!!!
+Laurie H
I'm in school choir and I sing along these songs at home!!! God Bless!!!
Mestiza Neal + emmanuel
whenever i feel alone or in need of some guidance i listen to this song, it brings me such joy, it is beautifully done and deserves more praise then i can even give it. the only word i can define this piece with it: bliss.
it is the power of the Trinity in the Holy Spirit which acts as the perfect healer to you. it is a promise, and it works, evidently+
:) This is a song about God coming to comfort his people. It is so lovely.
david tracey I paid close attention to the lyrics. I thought the trinity made a subtle appearance in this. One of my favorite songs to listen to when I'm alone is Light at the end of the tunnel by Kerry Muzzey.
Chris Epperson I enjoy Kerry Muzzey, too. Have you ever heard "Alleluia" by Eric Witacre? It's got to be the closest thing to angels singing as we'll ever hear this side of heaven: ruclips.net/video/Rak_rJLG49k/видео.html
Megan Smith I have not, thank you however. And Merry Christmas.
Hi, Megan
I'm an atheist.
After listening to this i realise how it feels like to believe in him.
Thank you for sharing.
REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE
O people of Zion, behold, the Lord shall come to save the nations; and He shall make the glory of His voice to be heard, in the joy of your heart. (Ps 79:2)
I have always loved this type of music around Christmas. This, Carol of the Bells, and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are just some of my favorite songs. I especially love this song because I'm Catholic and just love singing this at Mass
This is one of the greatest holy songs I have heard and this is beautiful. Thank you.
I love this it takes all the stress of my life and gives me a amazing connection with my almighty father :)
Listen to that E minor scale. This melody is documented to at least the 15th century. The scale itself is almost twice as old; monks were crafting the modes and scales that would define Christian and later all Western music when Vikings were around.
The emotional power of a minor scalar melody (one that uses the notes of the scale rather than the notes the chords played) is utilized to this day. Listen to Scarborough Fair, in particular the Simon and Garfunkel version, or Parabol by Tool, both of which are also played in E minor. You can hear the same notes and similar melodic patterns that give the songs their spiritual, holy tranquility.
I totally adore this song Megan. Ever since I was a child and I am now 28. Now that I a personal relationship with Lord Jesus I know how important this song is and why this song resonated with me way back then when I was Dead through sin. But now that God is with us and the way, the truth, and the beautiful life is with us. Such a beautiful song thank you Megan.
Love God because He made us to love Him. He will set your free in heaven.
jomari bayo We're already free we feel chained because of sin and allowing evil to control us but also because of laws (im not saying the government is the devil in that sense) but freedom is the cost for obeying and doing good
Sean Jordan I think rather sin is the cost of freedom (Adam and Eve were free to turn away from God and chose to do so). We are at this moment both bound by sin and freed by Christ (simultaneously sinner and saint). When Jomari says that we will be set free in heaven, I think he means that every last shackle of sin will be finally broken, including death itself.
nice opinion there (in sincere not sarcasting voice)
Such peace is in my heart when I hear this hymn 🙏💛
me too:) Merry Christmas from the Philippines
Lord Jesus, please liberate all of those that are struggling with sin. We all belong to "captive Israel." Ransom us Lord!
This is such a beautiful and powerful hymn which speaks so clearly in the aftermath of the Paris shootings....Come indeed our dear Emmanuel !
+David Ross the shooting were terrible and we can agree on that
This the most favorite of my Advent songs as we prepare for the coming of the Lord for Christmas..................... Halleluyah!!
I am an Atheist but I loved these church Hymns. They are beautiful and are amazing works of music. I enjoy listening to them and I think this is the best part of Christian faiths. Thanks for posting
This song is from the album "Hymns for All Saints: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany" by Concordia Publishing House. You can find it on Itunes. Thanks for the comment!
I think this is my favorite rendition of this hymn I have ever heard.
Merry Christmas from the Philippines
merry Christmas to you and god bless!
bebot tandan yhx
Maligayang pasko din :)
bebot tandan Merry Christmas to you from Canada!
bebot tandan + emmanuel
I do not happen to be a Christian, however I truly appreciate this hymn for all of its musical beauty.
no words, feel like I am in my Church (Anglican) , singing in choir..Thanks a million @Megan Smith for sharing this. Stay blessed :)
Beautiful Advent Hymn! We sang this at Mass last Sunday. The first Sunday of Advent.
what a hope this hymn resound. I find my self in peace each time I listen to this
I know advent is over, but every time I feel trouble I listen to this song and somehow re-afirm my trust and give me peace.
Joy to the world.
This song gives me chills, that must be the Holy Ghost! God Bless
Beautiful. Captivating. Praise the Lord.
Very Angelic!!! I love it!! 💘💘💖💖👼👼 Emmanuel is My God!!!!
Beautiful version... Indeed heavenly
+Vanessa Poulsen I'm glad you enjoyed it. And plz don't think I'm weird or anything, but I just have to tell you that your pic here reminds me so much of the da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." That's very hard to do in such a tiny space. Merry Christmas!
Brings me peace inside everytime I hear this song, my favorite Catholic church song!
"My soul doth magnify the Lord, and I rejoice in God my Savior"(Luke 1:46-47)
~~Amen.~~
~~Christmas begins with Jesus.~~
~~Praise God.~~
This Song Is Incredible! God Bless And Kudos To The Choir!
I sang this yesterday at my church choir, it's a beautiful song, and this is a BEAUTIFUL version 💖
so beautiful praise the lord for he is great
What a beautiful rendition of an Advent favourite! Thank you Megan.
This is beautiful. The praise of the Saints gladdens the Heart of God! Thank you for sharing this with us all.
So beautiful. This is my favorite X-mas music. I never get tired of hearing it.
One of my favourite hymns ,it's beautiful
Absolutely beautiful, I have never heard this before.
I went a long journey to find this song and finally found it. One of my favorite songs to sing during the beginning of church ❤️❤️❤️❤️
love this song...the voice just like an angel sing :) its really make me want to cry n remember wht jesus do for us its really like important for me thank u so much for this song...JESUS BLESS ALL OF U DONT STOP TO DO THIS :) MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!
I'm in awe! God beyond all praising deserves to be praised heartedly♥ O come Emanuel! This hymn stirs my spirit♥ and I really enjoy singing in traditional melody:) Thank you.
Feel sorry for the 51 "dislikes". This may be the best song ever. Has many lyrics to it over the centuries.
This is so beautiful, I listen to it almost daily. Thank you that this is available for all to enjoy.
God Bless.
O Come O come Emanuel to a suffering world.
This is one of my favorite Advent and Christmas hymns. It has such a beautiful melody -- thanks for sharing it with us, Megan!
The verse about nations having peace is beautiful at the end. I love this hymn. I sing it all the time.
Beautiful! One of my very favourite hymns of all time.
I'm singing this in my school choir 💕 it's a really beautiful song
+Cindy Trinh Me too! I'm not even religious, far from it actually, but I won't get into that, but everytime I sing, or listen to this song, I get goosebumps, its such a beautiful piece
+Corbin Blink You should really get Bible, to except the gift of eternal life from Jesus Christ the blessed savior is your choice
+Toni Salazar That's very nice of you to be concerned, but Corbin might very well be happy with where he is. If Jesus is real, and we believe he is, He will never stop knocking at everyone's doors, the very polite and well-spoken Corbin's included, and we don't have to worry :) Merry Christmas!
Amazing the sound and the spirituality of this song!
Thanks a lot from Spain!
Finally found the Traditional choir version :D
I love this song so much it just makes me more calmer and i don't know but I give more thought on the Christmas Story.
Megan, thank you for the lovely hymns you've posted! They have brought joy to many, this Christmas season.
I listen to this version just before I pray the Rosary. It is the beginning of a beautiful day. Thank you.
Such a beautiful and touching song. I love it. Thank you Ms. Smith, for posting it. Hallelujah.
oh my loving god u help me so much and u leads me to the way u are and bring me to your home although i not baptize yet but i still want to say i love u so much amen
I love it every time we sing this in church, thanks for sharing 😃
Such a beautiful song and video.
Thank you so much for sharing you made my day.
This song should pertain the America right now.
It surely does and it always has, but yes, especially now
Superb , my mother's Favourite (she passed Sat 30th April 2016) - and they don't have it to play at her Funeral Sadly....................Thx for Posting xxxxx
we are going to sing this in our school because tomorrow is the first friday mass
singing and listening this song feels everything in peace
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (November 30, Advent 1), I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. I played vs. 1 & 3 of this as the first Advent Candle was lit. It is #257 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship. So begins the new church year with the waiting, the watching, the hoping, and the anticipation.
+mkl62 We sang this as our closing hymn today, the first Sunday in Advent. This is a big Advent for my church because in three weeks, we install our new senior pastor.
What a beautiful version
THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL SINGING MAY JESUS THE LORD BLESS YOU!
Sanctify this place with Thy word O Lord and we will bring You praise and honour.
Greate music for this advent season, will always this song every morning throughout this season. God bless the choiresters and you for posting.
Listening to this to prepare myself for Midnight Mass. God bless us all.
Read your blog and will keep reading it. I have had my own personal pain 'hell' since Dec 27, 2001. I have heard many of the same things and feel much as you do about the 'system'. May God bless you and have mercy on you. May He lead you on a path to loving and understanding caregivers. In His merciful name I pray for you, Megan.
Very nice rendition. Beautiful melody. Thanks for uploading.
Megan Smith! I concur with your asking the vulgar herd to settle in another pasture. I've loved debating all my life and I've belonged to bookclubs that even get heated. Yet, do the lyrics of our ensemble stay civil. "The sin of mine ingratitude weighteth heavily upon my blades." Were I to have forgotten, shame on me. THANK YOU for correcting the adder's tongue.
"Halina O Emmanuel" in Filipino Language. May The Lord God heals the world of Misery. Full of temptations, sin distractions, calamity phenomenons, wars, and terrorism. Help us o Lord, Amen.
Merry Christmas to all*
One of my best loved songs, thought the words are different as i am used to the song sung at the Anglican parish to which I belong, the Essence of the song remains and it soothes the mind and soul . thank you so much for the traditional tune.....
Awesome, I'd like to hear more of this! My family and I love this song so much that we kind of listen to this everyday!
we sang this in church on Christmas eve its beautiful reminds me of my nana R.I.P
+Jessica Lynam I'm sorry for your loss, but happy for your good memories :) My daughter calls my Mom "Nana," too.
I love this song it's so beautiful
Man I don't know what it is, but gospel songs always sound do cool to me
It's the finest western culture has to offer my friend!
One of my favorite songs we share this every Christmas and I am listening to it now on July 4th thank you for putting it on your channel
Absolutely is beautiful song
This is absolutely beautiful and uplifting Deacon Tony
Thank you so much for this song, easily a favorite. God bless.