This is the second of the seven 'O' Antiphons, usually usually sung on December 18th
Take some time to read the words below, then listen to the Antiphon being sung. Reflect for 5 minutes, picking out themes and words that particular come to mind.
Then listen again.
This Antiphon takes its inspirations from these prophecies;
"[…] but with
righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of
the earth; he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the
breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked. Righteousness shall be the belt
around his waist, and faithfulness the belt around his loins." Isaiah 11:4-5
"For the Lord is
our judge, the Lord is our ruler, the Lord is our king; he will save
us." Isaiah 33:22
Also compare Exodus 3:2 and Exodus 24:12
In English
O Adonai, and leader of the House of
Israel,
Who appeared to Moses in the fire of
the burning bush
And gave him the law on Sinai:
Come and redeem us with an
outstretched arm.
In Latin
O Adonai, et Dux domus Israel,
Qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi
apparuisti,
Et ei in Sina legel dedisti:
Veni ad redimendum nos in brachio
extento.
From the hymn 'O come, O come Emmanuel';
O come,
Adonai, Lord of might,
Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times didst give the law
In cloud and majesty and awe.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
Music;
