O Radix Iesse

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse's stem,

from every foe deliver them

that trust Thy mighty power to save,

and give them victory over the grave.

Veni, O Iesse virgula,

es hostis tuos ungula,

de spectu tuos tartari

educ et antro barathri.

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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