Tag Archives: O Antiphons

The O Antiphons are historic antiphons designated for the Magnificat, which is the traditional canticle for Vespers. There are seven O Antiphons, sung on the seven Vespers leading up to December 24th. Seven years ago, we asked Pr. Sean Daenzer … Continue reading →

“O Emmanuel, our King and Lawgiver, the Desire of all nations and their Salvation : Come and save us, O Lord our God.” December 23: O Emmanuel The Magnificat *Chanted by Pr. Sean Daenzer to the Gregorian tones in The Brotherhood Prayer Book, beginning … Continue reading →

“O King of the Nations, and their Desire, the Cornerstone who makest both one : Come and save mankind, whom thou formedst of clay.” December 22: O King of the Nations The Magnificat *Chanted by Pr. Sean Daenzer to the Gregorian … Continue reading →

“O Dayspring, Brightness of Light Everlasting, and Sun of Righteousness : Come and enlighten them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death.” December 21: O Dayspring The Magnificat *Chanted by Pr. Sean Daenzer to the Gregorian tones in The Brotherhood Prayer … Continue reading →

“O Key of David, and Sceptre of the house of Israel, that openest and no man shutteth, that shuttest and no man openeth : Come and bring the prisoners out of the prison-house, them that sit in darkness and the … Continue reading →

“O Root of Jesse, which standest for an ensign of the people, at whom kings shall shut their mouths, to whom the Gentiles shall seek : Come and deliver us, and tarry not.” December 19: O Root of Jesse The Magnificat … Continue reading →

“O Adonai, and Leader of the house of Israel, who appearedst in the bush to Moses in a flame of fire, and gavest him the Law in Sinai : Come and redeem us with an outstretched arm.” December 18: O Adonai … Continue reading →

The O Antiphons are historic antiphons designated for the Magnificat, which is the traditional canticle for Vespers. There are seven O Antiphons, sung on the seven Vespers leading up to December 24th: December 17: O Wisdom December 18: O Adonai … Continue reading →