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Words by John F. Wade circa 1743. Translated by Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880), 1841. Verses 4, 5 translated by William T. Brooke (1848-1917)Tune: ADESTE FIDELES from John F. Wade's Cantus Diversei, 1751Key signature: A flat major (4 flats)Public DomainOrgan Performance at Hymns Without Words1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, Come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, born the King of angels:Refrain: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.2. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, Sing all ye bright hosts of heav’n above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest:3. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv'n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing: