What are the "O Antiphons"?

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O Rex Gentium
Gregorian Chant
CantArte Regensburg & Hubert Velten
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"O Rex Gentium, et desideratus earum, lapisque angularis, qui facis utraque unum: veni, et salva hominem, quem de limo formasti."

"O King of the Nations, and the one they desired, keystone, who makes both peoples one, come and save mankind, whom you shaped from the mud.

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O Radix Jesse
Gregorian Chant
CantArte Regensburg & Hubert Velten
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"O Radix Jesse, Qui stas in signum populorum, Super quem continebunt reges os suum, Quem gentes deprecabuntur: Veni ad liberandum nos, Jam noli tardare."

"O Root of Jesse, Who stands as a sign for the people, Before whom rulers are silent While the nations pray: Come to save us And tarry not."

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O Emmanuel
Gregorian Chant
CantArte Regensburg & Hubert Velten
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"O Emmanuel, Rex et legifer noster, Expectatio gentium, Et Salvator earum: Veni ad salvandum nos, Domine, Deus noster."

"O Emmanuel, King and lawgiver Awaited by the gentiles, And their Savior: Come to save us, Lord our God."

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O Oriens
Gregorian Chant
CantArte Regensburg & Hubert Velten
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"O Oriens, Splendor lucis aeternae, Et sol justitiae: Veni, et illumina Sedentes in tenebris, Et umbra mortis."

"O Dawn, Splendor of eternal light, And sun of justice, Come, and shine on those, Seated in darkness, And in the shadow of death."

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O Clavis David
Gregorian Chant
CantArte Regensburg & Hubert Velten
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"O Clavis David, Et sceptrum domus Israël, 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, And scepter of the house of Israel, You open, and no one shuts, You shut, and no one opens: Come, and lead the prisoner From jail. Seated in darkness And in the shadow of death."

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O Adonai
Gregorian Chant
CantArte Regensburg & Hubert Velten
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"O ADONAI, et Dux domus Israel, Qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, Et ei in Sina legem dedisti: Veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento."

"O ADONAI, and leader of the House of Israel, Who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush And gave him the law on Sinai: Come and redeem us with an outstretched arm."

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These are beautiful. I was just thinking about posting a new thread, but I think we can keep this one bumped.

Thank you for all your wonderful work!

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Praying the O Antiphons: An Ancient Advent Tradition [Catholic Prayer]
O Antiphons for the Week before Christmas
What are the "O Antiphons"?
O Antiphons -- A Devotional Meditation
"O Antiphons" for the Week before Christmas
About the "Great O's" ("O Antiphons") [Ecumenical]

Advent "O" antiphons begin: Pray Vespers with the Church!
"O Antiphons" for the Week before Christmas (Dec. 17-23) [Ecumenical]
Praising the Names of Jesus: The Antiphons of Advent
The O Antiphons
Ego Cras (Anagram of the Messianic Titles of Christ in the "O" Antiphons)
Praying with the "O" Antiphons
The 'O' Antiphons -- Prayer Activity for Families
O Antiphons -- Scriptural Detail of these Advent prayers
The Great Advent Antiphons
What are the “O Antiphons”?

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Today’s O Antiphon

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3373625/posts?page=40#40

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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. 19:

O Radix Jesse, qui stas in signum populorum,
super quem continebunt reges os suum,
quem gentes deprecabuntur:
veni ad liberandum nos, jam noli tardare.

O Flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up
as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your
presence; the nations bow down in worship before
you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our
aid.

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For Dec. 19

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3373625/posts?page=46#46

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Oops, my mistake.

This is for Dec.19

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3373625/posts?page=42#42

[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.