O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Expected of the nations and
their Savior. Come and save us, O Lord our God.
Today marks the last antiphon. Our expectation now finds joy in the fulfillment of the prophesy that is now at hand. By calling Jesus "Emmanuel," we use one of the most personal and intimate titles -- God with us. His birth reminds us that he came to earth in flesh and human nature. But he is also our king, our judge, and the one we honor and obey. He is our Savior -- long-expected by all of creation. The final cry of today's antiphon shows us the urgency of our need for salvation and forgiveness of our sins.
O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to Thee, O Israel.
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