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Veni: the "O" antiphons
Clayton Horath
Based on the prophesies of Isaiah, the "O" Antiphons have a rich history in the music of the church. These texts form the basis of the hymn O come, O come, Emmanuel, or Veni Emmanuel. The antiphons were historically used in conjunction … Read More
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Based on the prophesies of Isaiah, the "O" Antiphons have a rich history in the music of the church. These texts form the basis of the hymn O come, O come, Emmanuel, or Veni Emmanuel. The antiphons were historically used in conjunction with the Magnificat on the days leading up to Christmas. Unknown if intentional, the first letter of each of the descriptors of Christ, when taken in reverse order (or, from closest to Christmas to furthest), spell out the acrostic "Ero cras," or, in English "I am coming." Using this idea, the tune of Veni Emmanuel appears, one phrase at a time, through the seven antiphons, following the "Ero cras" order.