O come, all ye faithful,
(Those of you who haven’t been so faithful, you can come too, for there is forgiveness for those who repent.)
joyful,
(You sorrowful ones, come also. He brings joy in the morning. And the mourning.)
and triumphant!
(Come all you failures, as well, defeated by sin. He gives the true victory. )
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
(Come there, and find your way to the foot of the cross.)
Come and behold Him born the King of angels:
(Not just of angels, but of all the world. Come and behold the King of Kings)
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
(Join the song, and know He sings over you.)
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!
(Make a joyous noise along with them, knowing you are chosen, and yet still can choose.)
Glory to God, glory in the highest:
(For He alone is worthy. For He alone sits on the throne.)
Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;
(Behold He stands at the door and knocks, will you welcome Him in?)
Jesus, to Thee be all glory given!
(And honor, and praise, and love. For now and forever.)
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!
(And You chose to dwell among us full of grace and truth.)
O come, let us adore Him,
(Together! Forever!)
O come, let us adore Him,
(Fall down before Him!)
O come, let us adore Him,
(God with us! The rescue has begun! The Hero has come!)
Christ the Lord.
(And all will bow before Him. Amen.)