O Come, All Ye Faithful - insights: life, song lyrics & video blog Church in Oshawa
But where did this "carol to end all Christmas concerts" actually come from? The history is as layered as the harmonies in its final verse. 1. A Mystery of Origins
The version most of us hum today is thanks to , an English Catholic priest. In 1841, he translated the Latin text into the English verses we love, including that powerful opening: "O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant" .