What a Wonderful Beginning
Emmanuel's Birth: The Eternal Promise
Lyrics
Oh a man named John The Baptist
Introducing a figure named John The Baptist
Had been hearlding the news
John has been proclaiming important news
About the coming of a Savior
The news is about the arrival of a Savior
For both the Gentiles and the Jews
The Savior is meant for both Gentiles and Jews
And it happened in Judea
The setting is Judea, specifically in Bethlehem
In the town of Bethlehem
Describing Bethlehem as the birthplace
With a bright star o'er the stable
A bright star shines over the stable
Was born the Son Of Man
The Son Of Man is born
Oh the angels were rejoicing
Angels are celebrating the birth
As the tiny baby cried
Emphasizing the humanity of the baby with its cries
For the hope of man's salvation
The baby brings hope for humanity's salvation
In a manger had arrived
The baby is placed in a manger
Meek as a lowly shepherd
Describing the baby as humble as a shepherd
But the mightiest of kings
The baby is both humble and mighty, bringing peace and eternal life
He gives peace and life eternal
The baby's significance to those who call upon His name
To whosever calls His name
Oh Emmanuel
Emmanuel forgives sins and cleanses hearts
The Father's precious Son
Who forgives our sins and washes clean
Expressing awe at the wonderful beginning of the story
The hearts of everyone
The birth of the Savior carries a lasting promise
What a wonderful beginning
To the greatest story ever told
Encouraging the singing of praises for the Savior's birth
His birth still rings with promise
Inviting the opening of hearts to the Savior
As true as in days of old
Receiving the timeless message of the Savior for a new beginning
So let us sing His praises
Reiterating Emmanuel's role as the Father's precious Son
And let us open up our hearts
Emmanuel forgives sins and cleanses hearts (repeated)
And receive His timeless message
That gives us all a brand new start
Repeating the call to praise and seek the Savior
Oh Emmanuel
Reiteration of Emmanuel's role as the Father's precious Son
The Father's precious Son
Emmanuel forgives sins and cleanses hearts (repeated)
Who forgives our sins and washes clean
The hearts of everyone
Final reminder of Emmanuel's forgiving and cleansing nature
Oh a man named John The Baptist
Recall of John The Baptist heralding the Savior's coming
Had been hearlding the news
John has been proclaiming important news (repeated)
About the coming of a Savior
Reiteration of the news about the Savior's arrival
For both the Gentiles and the Jews
The Savior is meant for both Gentiles and Jews (repeated)
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