ADESTE FIDELES

Stanza Arc

The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Summons to faithful pilgrimage (Law) → Christological affirmation of Incarnation (Gospel) → Heavenly witness and worship (Gospel) → Personal greeting and submission (Gospel response)

Associated Hymn Texts (3)

• O Come, All Ye Faithful
• Oh Come All Ye Faithful — John Francis Wade (1751)
• How Firm a Foundation Ye Saints of the Lord — Unknown (1771)

Set to This Tune in The Lutheran Hymnal (1)

• TLH 102 Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful

Notes on the Tune

From Hymn Desk's analyses of the hymns sung to it.

TLH 102, Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful : ADESTE FIDELES — 18th-century, probably by Wade; the refrain builds to a climax.