The “O” Antiphons

These very ancient verses, probably dating from at least the sixth century, are used in daily prayer
in the last days of Advent.

The hymn O come, O come Emmanuel is a paraphrase of them.

The titles given to the Messiah are all to be found in prophecy.

O Sapientia 17 December

O Wisdom, coming forth from the mouth of the Most High,
reaching from one end to the other mightily,
and sweetly ordering all things:
Come and teach us the way of prudence.

Sapientia Wisdom Isaiah 11:2-3, Isaiah 28:29

As we await the coming of our Lord, we pray “Even so come, Lord Jesus”.