In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglioโs new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlinโs seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlinโs discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Usโฆ (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Come and cheer
Thy spirits by Thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
The lyrics to Chris Tomlin's version of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" are rooted in the Advent season of the Christian faith, where believers anticipate the coming of Christ. The first verse of the song is a plea for Emmanuel, which is a Hebrew word that means "God with us." The singer is asking for Emmanuel to come and ransom captive Israel, a reference to the Jewish people that are longing for a savior to set them free from their oppression. The verse speaks about Israel being in lonely exile, highlighting the feelings of pain and isolation that come with oppression.
The second verse addresses Emmanuel as the Dayspring, which means "the dawn." The singer is asking for Emmanuel to come and bring hope and joy to the people, to disperse the gloomy clouds of night and to put death's dark shadows to flight. The verse speaks to the hope that people feel in anticipation of Christ's arrival, a hope that dispels the darkness and brings new light into their lives. The chorus of the song is a joyful call to action, asking the people to rejoice in the coming of Emmanuel.
Overall, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is a song that speaks to the longing, the hope, and the joy that come with the Advent season. The lyrics express the deep yearning for a savior and the joy that comes with his arrival. The song is a reminder to Christians of the significance of Christ's birth and the hope that it brings to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
O come, O come, Emmanuel
Please come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
And rescue imprisoned Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
That suffers in isolation and sadness
Until the Son of God appear
Until the Son of God arrives
Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel
Celebrate Emmanuel's coming
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Emmanuel is coming to Israel
O come, Thou Dayspring
Please come, sunrise
Come and cheer
And bring happiness
Thy spirits by Thine advent here
Our souls by your arrival
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
Eliminate the darkness
And death's dark shadows put to flight
And get rid of death's fear
Lyrics ยฉ HAL LEONARD LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Traditional
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