Card received Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Religious Studies from Western Kentucky University. His studies in physics and astronomy allowed him to support himself while a student by working for six years at a planetarium. As of 2005, he is working on a Ph.D. in Classical Literature.
Immanuel
Michael Card Lyrics
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A human baby bearing undiminished deity
The glory of the nations a light for all to see
That hope for all who will embrace His warm reality
Immanuel our God is with us
And if God is with us who could stand against us
Our God is with us
For all those who live in the shadow of death
A glorious light has dawned
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Behold your light has come
Immanuel our God is with us
And if God is with us who could stand against us
Our God is with us
Immanuel
So what will be Your answer? Will You hear the call?
Of Him who did not spare His son but gave Him for us all
On earth there is no power there is no depth or height
That could ever separate us from the love of God in Christ
Immanuel our God is with us
And if God is with us who could stand against us
Our God is with us
Immanuel
Immanuel our God is with us
And if God is with us who could stand against us
Our God is with us
Immanuel
Michael Card's song "Immanuel" speaks of the prophecy of a virgin giving birth to a human baby who bears undiminished divinity, which would serve as a sign for all nations to see. This is a reference to the biblical prophecy in Isaiah 7:14, which foretells of the coming of the messiah through the virgin birth. The song emphasizes the importance of hope for all who embrace the reality of the coming of the promised messiah.
The song stresses the message of Christ's presence among his people through the name "Immanuel," which means "God with us." This name emphasizes God's presence and closeness to his people that brings them strength and protection. The song also acknowledges the light that Christ brings to those who live in darkness, the light that defeats death, brings guidance and peace to those who follow him.
The song also poses the question of whether one will hear the call of God, who gave his only son to us as an expression of his deep love. The lyrics speak of how nothing on earth could ever separate us from the love of God that we receive when we embrace him in our hearts. In essence, the song speaks of God's deep love for his people, his closeness to those who trust in him, and the promise of everlasting hope.
Line by Line Meaning
A sign shall be given a virgin will conceive
God will show a sign that a virgin will give birth to a human baby who is fully God.
A human baby bearing undiminished deity
The baby born to the virgin will be both fully human and fully God.
The glory of the nations a light for all to see
This baby, born of a virgin, will be a shining light for all the nations to see and to follow.
That hope for all who will embrace His warm reality
Anyone who accepts this baby as their savior will find hope and salvation.
Immanuel our God is with us
The baby born of a virgin is a sign that God is with us.
And if God is with us who could stand against us
Since God is with us, no one can successfully oppose us.
For all those who live in the shadow of death
Those who live in fear of death or in the midst of difficult circumstances.
A glorious light has dawned
A bright and hopeful light (Jesus) has come to dispel the darkness and gloom.
For all those who stumble in the darkness
Those who are lost or confused, without direction or purpose.
Behold your light has come
Jesus, the light of the world, has arrived to bring purpose and direction to the lost.
So what will be Your answer? Will You hear the call?
The question to each individual is whether they will accept the call of Jesus and believe in Him.
Of Him who did not spare His son but gave Him for us all
Jesus, the son of God, was given up to death for the sake of all people.
On earth there is no power there is no depth or height
Nothing on earth, whether it be power or depth or height, is capable of separating people from the love of God in Christ.
That could ever separate us from the love of God in Christ
Because of Jesus, nothing can separate us from the love of God, regardless of our circumstances or struggles.
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