O Oriens

O come, Thou Dayspring from on high,

and cheer us by thy drawing nigh;

disperse the gloomy clouds of night

and death's dark shadow put to flight.

Veni, veni O Oriens,

solare nos adveniens,

noctis depelle nebulas,

dirasque mortis tenebras.

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More Information on O Antiphons

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Background/Explanation: https://www.catholiccompany.com/getfed/the-o-antiphons-an-ancient-advent-tradition/

Monks Chanting O Antiphons in Latin: http://www.liturgies.net/Advent/prayers/oantiphons.htm