A final O

Today, we complete the presentation of the O Antiphons.  For the past week, the liturgy has been highlighted by the series of titles ascribed to Christ, and now the seventh (and final antiphon is recited with Vespers tonight).

O Emmanuel, this time O God with us is the title in the spotlight.  Here's how at least one setting puts it:



As for the translation, here it is: 

O Emmanuel, our king and our lawgiver,

the hope of the nations and their Saviour:

Come and save us, O Lord our God.

 And so ends the period of preparation.  On to the celebration of the Season of Christmas.  Celebrate well, surround yourself with the ones who you love (and who love you), and give thanks for the Gift that is the reason for the season.