As we celebrate with adoration the birth of the Christ child, this lush and reverent offering is a gentle call to begin life anew at the foot of the manger. O Come, O Come Emmanuel is skillfully combined with a second plainsong, Of the Father's Love Begotten, creating an elegant beauty that will linger in hearts long after the final notes fade away. The unhurried legato style provides an excellent opportunity for expressive, sensitive ringing.