Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Emmanuel, Abide


Desire of the nations

You are ruler over all

Author of creation

Now in a cattle stall

And as we live and move

The nations come to prove

The wonders of your love

Now come down from above


Emmanuel abide, abide

Come and draw us to your side

In this darkness we still trust 

You ransom,  and you rescue us

Deliver us from fear of death

Breathe on us oh Heaven’s breath

Emmanuel abide, abide

Come and draw us to your side


You are the Root of Jesse

And you are David’s key

The Dayspring drawing nigh

Oh Sunrise from on High

Come to us oh Prince of Peace

Your blood is the Captive’s release

Come to us oh Son of Man

Come heal our sin-sick land!


Bridge

Emmanuel how long we have waited

Word of God of power and might 

Very God, begotten not created

God of God, oh Light of Light

Now Behold the Lamb 

Who is I AM, He is I AM.


Emmanuel abide, abide

Come and draw us to your side

In this darkness we still trust 

You ransom,  and you rescue us

Deliver us from fear of death

Breathe on us oh Heaven’s breath

Emmanuel abide, abide

Come and draw us to your side


December 20, 2023

Anthony Foster







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