Key: D
Introduction: D G D G D
D G A D
From the squalor of a borrowed stable,
G A
By the spirit and a virgin's faith
D G A
To the anguish and the shame of scandal
D G A
Came the Saviour of the human race!
D G D E B
But the skies were filled, with the praise of heav'n,
F#m D
Shepherds listen as the angels tell
G D A B
Of the Gift of God, come down to man
G D A D
At the dawning of Immanuel
Instrumental
D G A D
King of heaven now the Friend of sinners,
G A
Humble servant in the Father's hands,
D G A
Filled with power and the Holy Spirit,
D G A
Filled with mercy for the broken man
D G D E B
Yes he walked my road, and He felt my pain,
F#m D
Joys and sorrows that I know so well
G D A
Yet His righteous steps, give me hope again -
G D A D
I will follow my Immanuel!
Instrumental
D G A D
Through the kisses of a friend's betrayal,
G A
He was lifted on a cruel cross
D G A
He was punished for a world's transgressions,
D G A
He was suffering to save the lost
D G D E B
He fights for breath, He fights for me
F#m D
Loosing sinners from the claims of hell
G D A
And with a shout, our souls are free -
G D A D
Death defeated by Immanuel!
Instrumental
D G A D
Now He's standing in the place of honour,
G A
Crowned with glory on the highest throne,
D G A
Interceding for His own beloved
D G A
Till His Father calls us to bring them home!
D G D E B
Then the skies will part, as the trumpet sounds
F#m D
Hope of heaven or the fear of hell
G D A
But the Bride will run, to her Lover's arms,
G D A D
Giving glory to Immanuel!
Outro