Emmanuel, God with us

Emmanuel, God with us

You left heaven's throne and dwelt with us

You came to earth as a Holy, lowly babe

In a dirty stable, not a fancy palace that was man made

You changed the world that day

Laying softly on a bed of hay

Mary and Joseph cried when they saw You smile

As the star above shone brightly in the sky

As a humble carpenter You had a great plan

You turned fishermen into fishers of man

Large crowds they followed You

Miracles you formed and many lives were made new

You taught Your true followers to be obedient and holy

To take up their cross daily and follow Thee

A mixed group You choose when You looked into their hearts

Your love was the greatest gift You did impart

You were beaten, bruised and scarred by cruel human hands

You carried Your cross that was Your plan

You took our sins when You died on the Cross

You came to save the hurting and the lost

Your blood poured out when You died at Calvary

Your body was broken for sinners like you and me

Your plan was fulfilled and Your Covenant was made new

This was Your plan and You carried it through

You rose again victorious on the Sabbath day

Heaven and earth collided when You made Your way

You stood with those who loved You with all their hearts

And stayed a while then it was time for You to depart

All who saw You ascend to glory

Ran to tell others about this amazing story

Filled with the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room they rejoiced and were bold

To share the greatest story this world has ever known

You commissioned Your disciples to travel far and wide

Some were tortured, captured or crucified

But the good news was spread and lives were forever changed

All part of the great plan You had previously arranged

Today, Your Holy Spirit lives in us

You are Emmanuel, God with us

Until You return we will daily take up our cross

And reach out to those who are hurting and lost

Leanne Durand