Kirkepiscatoid

Here is the third in my new and improved set of O Antiphons:

O Radix Jesse: “O Flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid.” Isaiah had prophesied, “But a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom.” (Isaiah 11:1), and A On that day, the root of Jesse, set up as a signal for the nations, the Gentiles shall seek out, for his dwelling shall be glorious.” (11:10). Remember also that Jesse was the father of King David, and Micah had prophesied that the Messiah would be of the house and lineage of David and be born in David’s city, Bethlehem (Micah 5:1).

O Radix Jesse, to the tune of Sixteen Candles (with apologies to The Crests)

Flower of Jesse, flower of Jesse’s stem
Oh, I love you so

Jesse’s flower, raised up in the light
A sign for the people in the dark of night
(in the dark of night) (Oh)
Kings stand silent, nations bow in praise
Come Lord, let nothing keep me from your aid
(keep me from your aid)

From the stump of Jesse
A green shoot will sprout (a green shoot will sprout)
From his roo-oots, a bud of light, will blossom out
(will blossom out) (OH!)

All shall seek him, seek his dwelling out
From the line of David, born in Bethlehem (born in Bethlehem)

From the stump of Jesse
A green shoot will sprout (a green shoot will sprout)
From his roo-oots, a bud of light, will blossom out
(will blossom out) (OH!)

All shall seek him, seek his dwelling out
From the line of David, born in Bethlehem (born in Bethlehem)