Veni, O Sapientia
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Veni O Sapientia,
Quae hic disponis omnia,
Veni viam prudentiae,
Ut doceas et gloriae.
Refrain:
Gaude, gaude,
O Israel!
Mox veniet Emmanuel.
2. Veni, veni, Adonai,
Qui populo in Sinai
Legem dedisti vertice,
In majestate gloriae!
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3. Veni, O Jesse virgula,
Tuos ab hostis ungula,
Tuos de specu tartari,
Educ et antro barathri!
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4. Veni, veni, Emmanuel,
Captivum solve Israel,
Qui gemit in exilio,
Privatus Dei Filio!
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This is a popular Advent hymn. It is often heard today in conservative and more traditional Catholic churches. Notice how similar it is to Veni, Veni Emmanuel. Verses 2 and 4 are practically identical with verses from the other hymn.
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