The O Antiphons of Advent

O Wisdom, coming forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end to the other, mightily and sweetly ordering all things: come and teach us the way of prudence. O Adonai, and leader of the house of Israel, who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush: come and redeem us with an outstretched arm. O Root of Jesse, standing as a sign among the peoples: come and deliver us, and delay no longer. O Key of David, and sceptre of the house of Israel: come and lead the prisoner from the prison house. O Dayspring, splendour of light eternal and sun of righteousness: come and enlighten those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death. O King of the nations, and their desire, the cornerstone making both one: come and save mankind, whom you formed from the dust. O Emmanuel, our king and lawgiver, the hope of the nations and their Saviour: come and save us, O Lord our God.