O Come O Come Emanuel
Whitney Houston · One Wish: The Holiday Album
O come o come Emanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appears
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emanuel shall come to thee, o Israel
(Bumm, bumm, bumm, bumm)
Ah well, ooh
(Bumm, bumm, bumm)
Ooh
O come, Desire of nations, bind
Bind as one the hearts of all mankind
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease
And be Thyself our King of peace
(Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Ooh)
Emanuel shall come to thee, o Israel
(O Israel, come to thee)
Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Ooh)
Emanuel shall come to thee, o Israel
(O Israel, come to thee)
Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Ooh)
Emanuel shall come to thee, o Israel
(O Israel, come to thee)
Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Ooh)
Emanuel shall
(Shall come)
He's gonna come o Israel
(Shall come)
Don't you worry, God's gonna be there
(Emanuel shall come)
Emanuel, He's gonna come
O Israel
Ooh yeah
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appears
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emanuel shall come to thee, o Israel
(Bumm, bumm, bumm, bumm)
Ah well, ooh
(Bumm, bumm, bumm)
Ooh
O come, Desire of nations, bind
Bind as one the hearts of all mankind
Bid Thou our sad divisions cease
And be Thyself our King of peace
(Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Ooh)
Emanuel shall come to thee, o Israel
(O Israel, come to thee)
Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Ooh)
Emanuel shall come to thee, o Israel
(O Israel, come to thee)
Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Ooh)
Emanuel shall come to thee, o Israel
(O Israel, come to thee)
Rejoice! (Rejoice!) Rejoice! (Ooh)
Emanuel shall
(Shall come)
He's gonna come o Israel
(Shall come)
Don't you worry, God's gonna be there
(Emanuel shall come)
Emanuel, He's gonna come
O Israel
Ooh yeah
O Come O Come Emanuel - Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston's rendition of 'O Come O Come Emanuel' appears on her 1993 holiday album, One Wish: The Holiday Album. As a defining figure of contemporary R&B and pop, Houston brought her signature vocal power and emotional depth to this traditional Christmas carol. The track exemplifies her ability to blend gospel influences with mainstream pop sensibilities, showcasing her mastery of dynamics and her capacity to convey deep spiritual emotion. Released during a period where she solidified her status as a global icon, the recording stands as a testament to her versatility across genres and her enduring appeal in both secular and religious musical contexts.