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The Latin lyrics for "Adeste Fidelis" date from an unnamed 18th century source. The music is most widely attributed to John Francis Wade, although several potential other writers exist, including John Reading, and even the classical composers Handel and Gluck.

It is thought that "Adeste Fidelis" could contain several coded messages pertaining to the birth of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

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