Popular Christmas Carols in Spanish
O come, O come, Emmanuel / ¡Oh ven!, ¡Oh ven, Emanuel!
As Christmas time approaches in Guatemala, you will hear many popular Christmas carols in Spanish in schools, at the mall, and as you're driving or walking among the shops. Below you'll find the lyrics to O come, O come, Emmanuel in Spanish (or ¡Oh ven!, ¡Oh ven, Emanuel!) and you can watch a video of O come, O come, Emmanuel being sung in Spanish, as well.
This song was originally Latin and is based from the so called "Advent Antiphons". These are a collection of Advent hymns that were sung as early as the 8th century. However, this song is said to have originated from the 12th century. This is evidenced by the lyrics which speak about the bible and its book of Isaiah. According to the lyrics, God will send a sign to Israel about the coming of the savior, Jesus. Christ's birth is glorified in the song as God fulfills his prophecy. Commonly sung in Catholic churches, the song celebrates Advent and the coming of Christ. Various orchestras and choirs around the world have performed great renditions of this song.
Lyrics to O come, O come, Emmanuel in Spanish
¡Oh ven!, ¡Oh ven, Emanuel!
Libra al cautivo Israel,
Que sufre desterrado aquí,
Y espera al Hijo de David.
¡Alégrate, oh Israel!
Vendrá, ya viene Emanuel.
¡Oh ven, Tú, Vara de Isaí!
Redime al pueblo infeliz
Del poderío infernal
Y danos vida celestial.
¡Alégrate, oh Israel!
Vendrá, ya viene Emanuel.
¡Oh ven, Tú, Aurora celestial!
Alúmbranos con tu verdad,
Disipa toda oscuridad,
Y danos días de solaz.
¡Alégrate, oh Israel!
Vendrá, ya viene Emanuel.
¡Oh ven, Tú, Llave de David!
Abre el celeste hogar feliz;
Haz que lleguemos bien allá,
Y cierra el paso a la maldad.
¡Alégrate, oh Israel!
Vendrá, ya viene Emanuel.
Lyrics to O come, O come, Emmanuel in English
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.
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