O Adonai [Latin] - The Great O Antiphons

18 December - O Adonai.<br />
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The Great O Antiphons are a series of short verses which count down the days to Christmas Eve. Sung at the beginning and end of the Magnificat during Evensong, each antiphon begins with a different name for Jesus. They draw on Scripture to help us learn about who Jesus will be, as predicted by the prophets. <br />
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At Westminster Abbey, these antiphons are sung at Evensong from the 17th to 23rd of December. This year, we have recorded them in the Abbey’s beautiful Chapter House and will release a new music video on the appointed day for each antiphon. <br />
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Text: <br />
O Adonai, et dux domus Israel, <br />
qui Moysi in igne flammae rubi apparuisti, <br />
et ei in Sina legem dedisti, <br />
veni ad redimendum nos in brachio extento.<br />
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Translation:<br />
O Adonai, and leader of the house of Israel, <br />
who appearedst in the bush to Moses in a flame of fire, <br />
and gavest him the law in Sinai, <br />
come and deliver us with an outstretched arm.<br />
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Learn more about the O Antiphons at Westminster Abbey: <br />
Find out more about Advent & Christmas at the Abbey: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times/advent-and-christmas/