The Night Hope Was Born
The Night Hope Blossomed: A Sacred Arrival
Lyrics
A baby in a manger
A representation of the birth of Jesus in a humble setting.
The star of Bethlehem
The celestial sign marking the location of Jesus' birthplace.
A light in the darkness
Symbolizing Jesus as a source of hope in a world facing challenges.
That shined so bright
The extraordinary brilliance of the star symbolizing the profound nature of Jesus' arrival.
The Savior of the world
Describing Jesus as the redeemer for all of humanity.
A gift for all
Emphasizing the universal significance of Jesus as a gift to everyone.
Gave us a purpose, we didn't deserve it
Reflecting on the undeserved purpose given through Jesus' birth.
I wonder what it was like to behold the king of kings
A contemplation on witnessing the birth of the ultimate ruler.
When Hope was born and the veil was torn
Refers to the birth of hope and the symbolic tearing of a veil, possibly representing spiritual transformation.
His mercy poured out
Expressing the abundant mercy accompanying the birth of Jesus.
Emmanuel God with us
Acknowledging the presence of God in human form (Emmanuel).
Broke through the silence
Highlighting the breakthrough of divine presence in a moment of silence or anticipation.
And love rained down
Describing the outpouring of love associated with the night of hope.
The night hope was born
The central theme of the song, focusing on the transformative night when hope was born.
Shepherds in the field
Depicting shepherds witnessing a divine light in the fields.
Saw a great light
Describing the powerful illumination experienced by the shepherds.
Glory spilled out from heavens hand
Heavenly glory overflowing and manifesting to those on Earth.
A host of angels singing
Angelic proclamation of peace on earth.
Peace on earth
A declaration of glory to God and goodwill toward humanity.
Glory to God and good will toward men
Reiteration of the wonder of beholding the king of kings.
I wonder what it was like to behold the king of kings
Revisiting the scene of witnessing the birth of hope and the symbolic veil tearing.
When Hope was born and the veil was torn
Reaffirmation of the mercy accompanying the birth of Jesus.
His mercy poured out
Continued celebration of God being with humanity (Emmanuel).
Emmanuel God with us
Emphasizing the breakthrough of divine presence breaking through silence.
Broke through the silence
Reiteration of the love poured out on the night of hope.
And love rained down
Reaffirming the significance of the night when hope was born.
The night hope was born
Restatement of the central theme of the transformative night.
What was lost and separated
Describing the restoration of what was lost and the reunion of what was separated.
Is now whole and consecrated
Expressing completeness and sanctification resulting from the reunion.
What was lost and separated
Reiteration of the restored and consecrated state.
Is now whole and consecrated
Continued emphasis on the wholeness and consecration.
We sing gloria, gloria to the king of kings
A declaration of praise (gloria) to the king of kings.
We sing gloria, gloria to the king of kings
Repetition of the praise, underscoring the significance of the king of kings.
It was the night hope was born and the veil was torn
A summary of the transformative night and the symbolic tearing of the veil.
His mercy poured out
Reiteration of the abundant mercy accompanying the birth of Jesus.
Emmanuel God with us
Restatement of God being with humanity (Emmanuel) and the breakthrough of divine presence.
Broke through the silence
Reaffirmation of the breakthrough and the love poured out on the night of hope.
And love rained down
Continued emphasis on the transformative night and the outpouring of love.
The night when hope was born
Final declaration of the significant night when hope was born.
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