O Come All Ye Faithful Adeste Fideles Vocals Lyrics Version of this Christmas Carol by John Francis Wade. The original lyrics for the popular carol "O Come, All Ye Faithful" were written in Latin as Adeste Fideles. The song has been attributed to a number of authors including English hymnist John Francis Wade (1711–1786). Along with Wade the tune composition has been attributed to a number of composers including – John Reading, George F Handel, Christoph Gluck, and Thomas Arne. The translation to English was written in 1841 by English Catholic priest Frederick Oakeley – the current harmonisation is from the 1906 English Hymnal. The song has been recorded by many musical groups and single artistes and appeared in the 1989 film “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation". This vocal version is from the Jingle Punks. The image shows the Magi (3 wise men or kings) riding camels and following the star to Bethlehem and the birthplace of Jesus – which reflects the content in the 1st verse. The image is supplied by Can Stock Photo http://www.canstockphoto.com The video was edited by Vuetunes. Credits and Musical Attribution: Work: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Version: Vocals Category: Christmas Hymn Music: Various Lyrics: John Francis Wade Publication Year: 1841 (English Translation) Performers: Jingle Punks Image: The Three Wise Men Image Supplied by: Can Stock Photo http://www.canstockphoto.com Verse 1 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: O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Verse 2 God of God, light of light, Lo, he abhors not the Virgin's womb; Very God, begotten, not created: O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Verse 3 Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above! Glory to God, glory in the highest: O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. Verse 4 Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be glory given! Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.