Savior of the World
Emmanuel's Arrival: A Anthem of Hope and Redemption
Lyrics
There in the fields as the shepherds lay
Describes the shepherds in the fields where an event is about to unfold.
An angel appeared, startled them awake
An angel appears, surprising and waking up the shepherds from their slumber.
He said unto them, "Don't be afraid,
The angel reassures the shepherds, urging them not to be afraid and delivering the news of the birth of the King of Heaven.
For the King of Heaven is born today!"
Emphasizes the significance of the day as the King of Heaven is born.
"Wrapped in cloth as a sign to you
Describes the baby, wrapped in cloth as a symbolic sign.
There in the manger you'll find Him soon"
Directs the shepherds to find the baby in the manger.
Then suddenly there was a multitude
Suddenly, a multitude of angels and heavenly hosts appear, singing praises to the Lord.
Of angels and heavenly hosts singing to the Lord
Highlights the celestial celebration with angels and heavenly hosts singing.
Let the nations praise, the Messiah reigns
Invites praise from nations, acknowledging the reign of the Messiah.
And His Kingdom will be forever more
Expresses the eternal nature of the Messiah's Kingdom.
Long awaited King, all creation sings
Acknowledges the Messiah as the long-awaited King, celebrated by all creation.
To the Christ, the Savior of the world
Recognition of Christ as the Savior of the world.
Born of a virgin, Emmanuel
Highlights the miraculous birth of Jesus, born of a virgin, known as Emmanuel.
There in the stable the shepherds knelt
Depicts a scene in the stable where shepherds kneel in reverence.
Heaven blew trumpets and angels sang
Describes a heavenly celebration with trumpets and angelic singing.
And the melodies echoed the night You came to us
Connects the night of Jesus' arrival with echoing melodies.
Let the nations praise, the Messiah reigns
Reiterates the call for nations to praise and acknowledges the Messiah's reign.
And His Kingdom will be forever more
Restates the everlasting nature of the Messiah's Kingdom.
Long awaited King, all creation sings
Reaffirms the universal celebration of the long-awaited King, echoing through all creation.
To the Christ, the Savior of the world
Reiterates the central theme of Christ being the Savior of the world.
It was foretold that our Lord would come
Refers to the prophecy that the Lord would come as a conquering King.
A conquering King, strong and mighty One
Describes the expected qualities of the Lord as strong and mighty.
But who could've known that You'd be like us
Expresses surprise that the Lord came in a humble form, as a babe named Jesus.
The glory of God in a babe, Jesus
Acknowledges the glory of God embodied in the infant Jesus.
You are the One that makes darkness flee
Attributes to Jesus the power to dispel darkness.
You are the One that sets captives free
Attributes to Jesus the liberation of captives.
You are the One we will bow before
Affirms Jesus as the one worthy of bowing before.
Singing hallelujah to You, Lord
Expresses praise through singing hallelujah to the Lord.
We sing hallelujah to You, Lord
Repeats the expression of praise through singing hallelujah.
Let the nations praise, the Messiah reigns
Reiterates the call for nations to praise, acknowledging the reign of the Messiah.
And His Kingdom will be forever more
Restates the eternal nature of the Messiah's Kingdom.
Long awaited King, all creation sings
Reaffirms the universal celebration of the long-awaited King, echoing through all creation.
To the Christ, the Savior of the world
Reiterates the central theme of Christ being the Savior of the world.
Let the nations praise, our Messiah reigns
Encourages nations to praise as the Messiah continues to reign.
And Your Kingdom will be forever more
Reaffirms the eternal nature of the Messiah's Kingdom.
Let the earth proclaim the Name above all names
Calls for the earth to proclaim the Name above all names, Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world
Explicitly declares Jesus as the Savior of the world.
Jesus You're the Savior of the world
Reiterates the acknowledgment of Jesus as the Savior of the world.
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