Saturday 25 December 2021

Immanuel - God With Us

 

From the squalor of a borrowed stable,
By the Spirit and a virgin’s faith;
To the anguish and the shame of scandal
Came the Saviour of the human race.
But the skies were filled with the praise of heaven,
Shepherds listen as the angels tell
Of the Gift of God come down to man
At the dawning of Immanuel.

King of heaven now the Friend of sinners,
Humble servant in the Father’s hands,
Filled with power and the Holy Spirit,
Filled with mercy for the broken man.
Yes, He walked my road and He felt my pain,
Joys and sorrows that I know so well;
Yet His righteous steps give me hope again –
I will follow my Immanuel.

Through the kisses of a friend’s betrayal,
He was lifted on a cruel cross;
He was punished for a world’s transgressions,
He was suffering to save the lost.
He fights for breath, He fights for me,
Loosing sinners from the claims of hell;
And with a shout our souls are free –
Death defeated by Immanuel.

Now He’s standing in the place of honour,
Crowned with glory on the highest throne,
Interceding for His own beloved
Till His Father calls to bring them home!
Then the skies will part as the trumpet sounds
Hope of heaven or the fear of hell;
But the Bride will run to her Lover’s arms,
Giving glory to Immanuel!

 [Stuart Townend 1999 - a newer carol, but one that I love]


7 comments:

  1. Thank you for all your writings and comments throughout the years. This is a lovely carol, I’d not heard before. Christmas Wishes to you and yours.

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    1. I think it is one of the lovelier of the newer ones. Thank you for your kind words. I hope that you and your loved ones are able to enjoy a truly happy Christmas !

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  2. Have a blessed Christmas, Angela and Bob.

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    1. Thanks, Bless- have a good day with your daughter!

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  3. Beautiful words, I love this new-to-me carol. Blessings to you all, this holy day.

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  4. Beautiful. A Blessed Christmas to you!

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