Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, so… Read Full Bio ↴Michael W. Smith (born October 7th, 1957) is an American singer, author, songwriter, guitarist, and keyboardist.

Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.

The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.

Christ The Messiah
Michael W. Smith Lyrics

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Christ the Messiah
Savior
Christ the Messiah
Jesus
Emmanuel Emmanuel
Emmanuel Emmanuel
Our God is with us now

Christ the Messiah
God is with us
Savior
Our Redeemer Comes

Christ the Messiah
Angels sing it
Jesus
Our Redeemer comes

Emmanuel Emmanuel
Emmanuel Emmanuel
Emmanuel

And the glory of the Lord rises now upon you
And the glory of the Lord rises now upon you
And the glory of the Lord rises now upon you

Christ the Messiah
God is with us
Savior
Our Redeemer Comes

Christ the Messiah
Angels sing it
Jesus
Our Redeemer comes

Emmanuel Emmanuel
(Emmanuel Our God is with us)

Emmanuel Emmanuel
Our God is with us now

Overall Meaning

The song "Christ The Messiah" by Michael W. Smith is a powerful declaration of faith in the presence of God. The opening lines, "Christ the Messiah, Savior, Christ the Messiah, Jesus," firmly establish the idea of Jesus as the savior sent by God to redeem his followers. The repetition of the name Emmanuel is a nod to the belief that Jesus is literally "God with us," and the line "Our God is with us now" reinforces this idea.

As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the phrase "Our Redeemer comes," a reminder that Jesus' arrival was long-awaited by generations of faithful followers. The mention of angels singing adds to the sense of awe and reverence for the divine.

The final lines of the song, "And the glory of the Lord rises now upon you," offer a message of hope and encouragement to listeners. Just as Jesus brought light and salvation to the world through his birth and death, so too can we all find solace in the knowledge that God's glory shines upon us.

Line by Line Meaning

Christ the Messiah
God's anointed one has come to save us

Savior
He rescues us from sin and death

Christ the Messiah
Jesus fulfills God's plan for our salvation

Jesus
This is the name above all names

Emmanuel Emmanuel
God is with us, God is with us

Emmanuel Emmanuel
He has come to dwell among us

Our God is with us now
God is present in our midst

Our Redeemer Comes
He has come to buy us back from sin and death

Angels sing it
Heaven rejoices at the coming of the Messiah

And the glory of the Lord rises now upon you
God is shining His light on us for all to see

Emmanuel
He is our hope, our joy, our peace