[Salvation]

The “O Antiphons” are the antiphons recited or chanted preceding the Vespers Gospel Canticle (the Magnificat) used in the Divine Office in the seven days (December 17-23) immediately preceding the Solemnity of Christmas.

Dec. 20:

O Clavis David, et sceptrum domus Israel,
qui aperis, et nemo claudit; claudis, et nemo aperuit:
veni, et educ vinctum de domo carceris,
sedentem in tenebris, et umbra mortis.

O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel,
controlling at your will the gate of heaven: Come,
break down the prison walls of death for those
who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death;
and lead your captive people into freedom.

[Salvation]

The “O Antiphons” are the antiphons recited or chanted preceding the
Vespers Gospel Canticle (the Magnificat) used in the Divine Office in
the seven days (December 17-23) immediately preceding the Solemnity of
Christmas.
Dec. 21:
O Oriens,
splendor lucis aeternae, et sol justitiae:
veni, et illumina sedentes in tenebris,
et umbra mortis.
O Radiant Dawn,
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
Come, shine on those who dwell in darkness
and the shadow of death.