O King of the Gentiles and the Desired of all, you are the
cornerstone that binds two into one. Come, and save man whom you
fashioned out of clay.
This sixth antiphon clearly addresses the savior as the king of the gentiles and the desired one of the nations. The messiah is the cornerstone and this cornerstone unites Jews and gentiles into one, making peace between them. The final plea is that God save all of humanity, all of his creations that he formed from the clay of the earth and to breathe new life into them.
O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of all mankind;
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease,
And be Thyself our King of Peace.
In one the hearts of all mankind;
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease,
And be Thyself our King of Peace.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to Thee, O Israel.
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