Martha’s musical journey began at age 8 when she started singing with her family in concerts and crusades around the United States and Canada. As a teenager, Martha’s vocal skills and songwriting ability became evident, and it soon became clear that God was birthing in her a desire to lead others into His presence as she began to lead worship at her home church in Orlando, FL.
In the years that followed, Martha, along with her husband Dan, helped birth Faithworld Church in Orlando, Fl., and served there as Music Pastors, where under their leadership, the music department grew from 30 to over 200 members in just 6 years.
Shortly thereafter, Martha and Dan sensed that God was moving them into their next phase of ministry, and now this dynamic singer leads thousands of people in worship at concerts, conferences, and churches around the world. In addition, Martha has also ministered with many powerful ministries including, Pastor Joel Osteen, Pastor Creflo Dollar, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and has also appeared on the Daystar Television Network, “Life Today” with James Robison, and most recently on BET’s “Gospel Collection”.
Many of Martha’s original songs including "Shout", "Say The Name", and "Because of Who You Are", are having a global impact and are fast becoming modern day praise and worship standards in churches around the world. Her songs have been recorded by Alvin Slaughter, Ron Kenoly, Karen Clark Sheard, Judy Jacobs, Karen Wheaton, and countless others.
Martha has also released several independent CD projects worldwide, the latest being her brand new project, “The Best Is Yet To Come”, which was recorded live at Pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston, TX, and produced by Israel Houghton. With this release, Martha has succeeded in blending several different musical styles to form her own unique sound. All of her songs are powerful messages of who God is and what He can do. Martha elaborates, “What drives me is faith…God is who He says He is, so you can trust Him, you never have to doubt. I believe every song that I’ve written is built on that. I don’t focus on the problem… I focus on the answer!”
Martha is also a gifted teacher in the area of praise and worship, and travels across the country encouraging others to seek a new level of worship in their lives. Martha’s message is clear, “My deepest desire is to transcend cultural, generational, and denominational boundaries, and to bring all people together through worship.
Married for over 15 years, Martha resides in Orlando, FL., with her husband Dan Munizzi, who is also her manager and partner in ministry and their 3 precious children, Danielle, Nicole, and Nathan.
O Come O Come Emmanuel
Martha Munizzi Lyrics
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And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appears
Chorus
Rejoice, Rejoice
Emmanuel
O Israel
Rejoice, Rejoice
Emmanuel
Shall come to thee
O Israel
O Come, thou dayspring
Come and cheer
They Spirits by thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy, clouds of night
And death's dark shadow put to flight
Chorus
Rejoice, Rejoice
Emmanuel
Shall come to thee
O Israel
Rejoice, Rejoice
Emmanuel
Shall come to thee
O Israel
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appears
Chorus
Rejoice, Rejoice
Emmanuel
Shall come to thee
O Israel
Rejoice, Rejoice
Emmanuel
Shall come to thee
O Israel
The lyrics to Martha Munizzi's song "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" convey a plea for the coming of the Messiah, who will ransom Israel from their captivity and bring them out of their mourning and exile. The opening lines illustrate the state of Israel in those days, where they were held captive and lonely with no hope of rescue. The hope of their redemption and salvation rested on the coming of the Son of God, who will set them free.
The second verse talks about the dayspring, a symbol often used in the Old Testament to refer to the coming of the Messiah. The dayspring is a source of light and hope, and the lyrics call out to it to cheer the spirits of the people of Israel. The imagery of gloomy clouds and death's dark shadow highlights the fear and despair that would be dispelled by the coming of the Messiah. With his advent, the light of hope would shine forth, bringing joy and peace to the hearts of the people.
The chorus emphasizes the joy and rejoicing that would follow the coming of the Messiah. The name "Emmanuel" means "God is with us," and the repeated call to "rejoice" is both a celebration of his presence and a reminder that his coming is imminent. In essence, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" is a song of longing and anticipation for the fulfillment of God's promise of salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
We eagerly await your arrival, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
Free the people of Israel who are held captive
That mourns in lonely exile here
Who are sad and alone in a foreign land
Until the Son of God appears
Until the arrival of the Son of God
Chorus
Let us celebrate and be joyful
Rejoice, Rejoice
Be glad, be glad
Emmanuel
God is with us
Shall come to thee
Will come to you
O Israel
Oh people of Israel
O Come, thou dayspring
Come, bright light of dawn
Come and cheer
Bring joy and happiness
They Spirits by thine advent here
Lift up our spirits with your arrival
Disperse the gloomy, clouds of night
Chase away the darkness and sadness
And death's dark shadow put to flight
And overcome the fear of death
Contributed by Jacob G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.