Lyrics

Emmanuel
Words and Music by Ali Matthews
© Ali Matthews (SOCAN) 2001
Performed by Ali Matthews (Piano, Synth, Vocal)

Far across the ancient sky
The darkness once did lift
And the hand of God descended
Holding Heaven?s greatest gift
Stillness washed over all the earth
For David?s star to rise
Celestial voices filled the night
And mortals hid their eyes

Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Let men and angels bow
Our God is with us now

Shrouded in a flesh divine
This child, a lamb, a King
He whose spirit reigns in hearts of men
Can summon hosts to sing
The Father?s ageless love declared
So tenderly released
For all the world to now embrace
Sweet mercy, grace and peace

Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Let men and angels bow
Our God is with us now