Redeemer Pca Of Overland Park

O Come All Ye Faithful (Luke 2:12-15) Pastor Tony Felich December 3, 2006 ----more----The main idea of the hymn: Our loyalty in Christ and our worship of Christ are enhanced as we ponder the Incarnation. THE HYMN STORY- Words by John Wade in 1744- Inspired by Wade's desire to encourage his fellow Catholic Christians during a time of persecution- Originally in Latin, translated into English in 1841- Other verses added (for a total of 8), however Wade's original verses are most widely known ANALYZING AND APPLYING THE HYMN CONTENT THIS ADVENT O come, all ye faithful,joyful and triumphant;O come ye; O come ye to Bethlehem!Come, and behold him, born the King of angels! God of God, Light of Light;Lo he abhors not the Virgin's womb:very God, begotten, not created! Sing, choirs of angels;sing in exultation;sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest! Yes, Lord, we greet thee,born this happy morning;Jesus, to thee be all glory given;Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O Come, l