Verse 1:
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From the squalor of a borrowed stable,
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By the Spirit and a vir - gin's faith;
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To the anguish and the shame of scandal
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Came the Saviour of the human race!
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But the skies were filled with the praise of heaven,
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Shepherds listen as the angels tell
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Of the Gift of God come down to man
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At the dawning of Immanu - el.
Verse 2:
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King of heaven now the Friend of sinners,
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Humble servant in the Father's hands,
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Filled with power and the Holy Spirit,
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Filled with mercy for the broken man.
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Yes, He walked my road and He felt my pain,
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Joys and sorrows that I know so well;
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Yet His righteous steps give me hope a gain
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I will follow my Imman uel!
Verse 3:
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Through the kisses of a friend's betrayal,
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He was lifted on a cru el cross;
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He was punished for a world's transgressions,
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He was suffering to save the lost.
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He fights for breath, He fights for me,
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Loosing sinners from the claims of hell;
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And with a shout our souls are free
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Death defeated by Imman uel!
Verse 4:
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Now He's standing in the place of honour,
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Crowned with glory on the high est throne,
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Interceding for His own beloved
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Till His Father calls to bring them home!
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Then the skies will part as the trumpet sounds
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Hope of heaven or the fear of hell;
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But the Bride will run to her Lover's arms,
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Giving glory to Imman uel!