The Latin version is moribund: "Written originally in Latin, 'O Come All Ye Faithful', it was penned as a hymn by an Englishman called John Wade. In Latin, it is known as 'Adeste Fideles'. Another Englishman called John Reading composed its music in early 1700s, which was first published in 'Cantus Diversi' in 1751. Rev. Frederick Oakley translated it to English in 1841." When have you ever heard it in Latin?
Dear Nordland37, I come from a South America and I never knew in my life someone who can speak Latin. Latin is dead language and the mother of the Romance Languages (French, Romanian, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish), but the only place that I know Latin is usually speak is the Vatican and only as a tradition between the highest hierarchy of the Catholic Church members. Anyway the most important is that we can appreciate a real nice voice (like this)instead language and pronunciation.
Wait a bloody minute! God of God Light of Light Lo! He abhors not the virgin's womb Very God!!! Did the lyricist fall asleep during second verse and the tea boy filled in? He abhors not the virgin's womb?!?! What does that mean?
How many congregations do you know that speak Latin? Adeste Fidelis wouldn't make a great anthem in my opinion, it's one of the most loved carols, the congregation want to get involved, and if the choir has a competant director the descant can sound wonderful. It's a pity this choir doesn't have a larger soprano section.
I thought this was a catholic church...and what do u mean they are more respectful than Catholics? The most, Christ worshiping and centered worship, is the catholic mass....
