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Come, O ye believers Latin lyrics and music: John Francis Wade German: Friedrich Heinrich Ranke Public Domain CCLI song number 4345691 Arrangement: Kris Madarasz © 2020 Frankfurt City Church Live recorded on December 4, 2024 in the Tower on behalf of the ICHTHYS network within the Commerzbank Bank “Adeste Fideles,” known as “Come, O ye believers,” is a Christmas carol with a fascinating history. Although the exact authorship is unclear, it is often attributed to the English hymnologist John Francis Wade (1711–1786). Wade, a Catholic layman, lived in exile in France after the failed Jacobite uprising of 1745, where he taught music and composed church music for private use. The earliest known manuscripts of the carol date from the mid-18th century and bear Wade’s signature. However, there are also theories that attribute the song to earlier personalities such as the Portuguese King John IV (1604-1656) or anonymous Cistercian monks. In the 19th century, the originally Latin song was translated into English. In 1841, the English Catholic priest Frederick Oakeley created the well-known version "O Come, All Ye Faithful", which is widely used in English-speaking countries. "Adeste Fideles" is the final hymn during the midnight mass in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. Here is our version from the Commerzbank Advent Singing 2024. Kris Madarasz's interpretation brings the classic back to life. ???? You can now experience the live video on my YouTube channel. Let yourself be inspired by the power of this wonderful song! ???????? #ChristmasSong #AdesteFideles #ComeOYouBelievers #AdventMusic #CommerzbankAdventSinging #Christmas2024 #ChurchMusic #MessageOfPeace #MusicWithHeart #KrisMadarasz #AdventMood #SongsWithStory Musicians and singers of the Frankfurt City Church: Tina Holzmann - soloist Kris Madarász - vocals, piano, direction Mirjam Schröder - vocals Jonas Depenbrock - drums Arne Kopfermann - guitar Jakob Nebel - bass Philip Kriegeskotte - trumpet, flugelhorn Sonneborn Medien Audiovisual media production Bodo Folger Adelmo Raymann Carsten Meier - camera Markus Stradner - live sound Arne Kopfermann - editing, audio mix & mastering Bodo Folger - Carsten Meier - post production