Emmanuel
Scripture Lullabies Lyrics
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Heaven's dawn broke through the night
Just to be with us
You came to earth, yielding Your life
Carried the weight of our sin and strife
Just to be with us
God is here with us
Emanuel, Emanuel
God is here with us
Emanuel
Light has come healing the broken
You have come with love reaching out
Just to be with us
He ever lives with who you are
Is piercing through the hardest hearts
Just to be with us
Emanuel, Emanuel
God is here with us
Emanuel, Emanuel
God is here with us
Now the atmosphere lives and breaths with Your glory
The presence of our Holy God is here
All creation lives and moves in Your presence
The beauty of Your majesty revealed to us
Lord You're here, here with us
Jesus, Jesus
You are here with us
Jesus, Jesus
You are here with us
Emanuel
The lyrics of "Emmanuel" by Scripture Lullabies talk about the coming of Jesus Christ. The song starts by referring to Jesus as the "Precious lamb" which came to redeem us. In Christian theology, "precious lamb" is a reference to Jesus being the sacrificial lamb which was slain for the sins of humanity. The next lines talk about how Jesus' arrival was like heaven's dawn breaking through the darkness of the night, signifying the beginning of a new day. The phrase "just to be with us" is repeated multiple times in the song, emphasizing that Jesus came to be with humanity.
The next set of lines talk about Jesus coming to earth, sacrificing his life, and carrying the weight of the sin and strife of humanity. The phrase "yielding your life" refers to the death of Jesus on the cross. The chorus of the song repeats the name "Emanuel", which means "God is with us," echoing the concept of Jesus being with humanity. The second verse talks about how Jesus came to heal the broken and reach out to humanity with love. The line "He ever lives with who you are" refers to the belief in Christianity that Jesus is alive and with us always.
The final set of lines of the song describe the atmosphere, creation, and the presence of God. The lyrics talk about how the presence of God is with us, and we can see the beauty of His majesty in creation. The song ends by repeating the name of Jesus and Emmanuel, reiterating that He is here with us.
Line by Line Meaning
Precious lamb came to redeem us
Jesus, who is the precious lamb of God, came to redeem us, to purchase our redemption through His blood sacrifice on the cross.
Heaven's dawn broke through the night
The arrival of Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world, broke through the darkness of sin and death and brought a new dawn of hope to humanity.
Just to be with us
Jesus came to earth not only to save us from sin and death, but also to be in a close, intimate relationship with us as His beloved children.
You came to earth, yielding Your life
Jesus voluntarily came to earth and willingly surrendered His life as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins on the cross.
Carried the weight of our sin and strife
Jesus took upon Himself the burden of our sins and the harsh realities of human suffering in order to give us eternal life and freedom.
Emanuel, Emanuel
The name 'Emanuel' means 'God with us,' affirming that Jesus Christ is God who truly became man to save us from our sins.
God is here with us
The incarnation of Jesus Christ means that God is literally present with us, living among us and intimately involved in our lives.
Light has come healing the broken
Jesus, who is the light of the world, came to earth to bring healing and restoration to those who are broken and hurting in body, mind, and spirit.
You have come with love reaching out
Jesus came to earth with the greatest act of love possible, extending Himself to all humanity out of His heart of infinite love and grace.
He ever lives with who you are
Jesus, who rose from the dead and ascended to heaven, lives forever with those who believe in Him, giving them eternal life and indwelling them through His Holy Spirit.
Is piercing through the hardest hearts
The power and presence of Jesus Christ can penetrate even the hardest and most stubborn hearts, transforming them and giving them new life.
Now the atmosphere lives and breaths with Your glory
The presence of God through Jesus Christ infuses every aspect of creation with His divine glory and majesty, bringing life, beauty, and purpose to all things.
The presence of our Holy God is here
Through Jesus Christ, God's holy presence is truly with us and among us, sanctifying and purifying us through His grace and power.
All creation lives and moves in Your presence
The presence and power of Jesus Christ is the source of all life and movement in creation, sustaining and directing all things according to His divine plan and will.
The beauty of Your majesty revealed to us
Through Jesus Christ, the ultimate revelation of God's beauty, majesty, and glory is made known to us, filling us with wonder, awe, and worship.
Lord You're here, here with us
Jesus Christ is truly present with us, living in our hearts and actively involved in our lives, guiding, comforting, and empowering us as we follow Him.
Jesus, Jesus
Jesus Christ is our Lord, Savior, and King, who reigns over all things and is the source of our salvation and eternal life.
Contributed by Chase A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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