O Wisdom - The Great O Antiphons

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 sapientia quae ex ore altissimi prodisti<br />
attingens a fine usque ad finem fortiter<br />
suaviter disponensque omnia:<br />
Veni ad docendum nos viam prudentie.<br />
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Translation:<br />
O Wisdom, <br />
which camest out of the mouth of the most high, <br />
and reachest from one end to another mightily, <br />
and sweetly ordering all things. <br />
Come and teach us the way of prudence. <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/