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The Meaning of Christmas aka The Gospel According to Linus
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Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light.
The hope and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
Praise his name, Emmanuel
Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground) Chris Tomlin
Verse 1
C F2
What hope we hold this starlit night
G2 Csus C
a King is born in Bethle - hem
C/E F2
Our journey long, we seek the light
C/G G C F/C
that leads to the hallowed manger ground
Verse 2
C F2
What fear we felt in the silent age
G2 Csus C
four hundred years can he be found
C/E F F2
But broken by a baby's cry
C/G G C F/C
rejoice in the hallowed manger ground
Chorus
C G C2/E F F2
Em - manu - el, Em - manu - el
C/E F C/G G
God in - carnate here to dwell
C G C2/E F
Em - manu - el, Em - manu - el
C/E F C/G C*
Praise His name Em - manu - el
*Am 2nd time
Verse 3
C
The son of God
F F2
Here, born to bleed
G
A crown of thorns
Csus C
Would pierce His brow
C/E F F2
And we beheld this offering
C/G F2/A
Exalted now, the King of kings
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Praise God
G C
For the hallowed manger ground
(REPEAT CHORUS)
C/E F F2 C/G G C
Praise His name Em - man - u - el
F2/A C C/G C F2/A
C F2/A C/G F2
C
Lyrics English translation
Adoramus te Rex Gloria We worship you King of Glory
Cum gaudia infinita With boundless joy
Adoramus te infinita We worship you (boundless)
Rex Gloria King of Glory
Jubilate Deo omnia Rejoice in God throughout
In saecula infinita All ages, boundless
Jubilate Deo omnia Rejoice in God throughout
Rex Gloria King of Glory
Can you lift me away
From the dark of this day
Give me courage
And help me be free evermore
Adoramus te Rex Gloria We worship you King of Glory
Cum gaudia infinita With boundless joy
Adoramus te infinita We worship you (boundless)
Rex Gloria King of Glory
Jubilate Deo omnia Rejoice in God throughout
In saecula infinita All ages, boundless
Jubilate Deo omnia Rejoice in God throughout
Rex Gloria King of Glory
Sancto Spiritu Gloria Through the Holy Spirit of Glory
Jubilate omnia Rejoice throughout
Sancto adoramus Holy [one] we worship you
Rex Gloria King of glory
Can you guide me once more
Give me strength to be sure
Send me wisdom
And help me be free evermore
Adoramus te Rex Gloria We worship you King of Glory
Cum gaudia infinita With boundless joy
Adoramus te infinita We worship you (boundless)
Rex Gloria King of Glory
Jubilate Deo omnia Rejoice in God throughout
In saecula infinita All ages, boundless
Jubilate Deo omnia Rejoice in God throughout
Rex Gloria King of Glory
Or maybe it's one man, one trombone, four times.
Let's all slow down for a moment.
Answer the door, and it may not be David Bowie but it may well be God.