Where the Light is Gone

CHORUS:
Where the light is gone
There to us be born

VERSE 1:
Come O come light the shadows
Unto us like an arrow
Make a way, O Emmanuel
Through the night, through the night

VERSE 2:
In the scars that we carry
From the wars of our families
Make a way, do not tarry
In the night, in the night

CHORUS:
Where the light is gone
There to us be born
Where the light is gone
There to us be born

VERSE 3
In weight of addiction
In the shame of its mission
Make a way from the prison
In the night, in the night

CHORUS:
Where the light is gone
There to us be born
Where the light is gone
There to us be born

VERSE 4:
In the years of our sorrow
When the griefs leave us hollow
Make a way we lay fallow
In the night, in the night

FINAL CHORUS:
Where the light is gone
There to us be born
Where the light is gone
There may Christ be born

Mary Consoles Eve

VERSE 1
Eve, my sister
The one who took the fall
Eve, my sister
Mother of us all
Lift up your head
Don’t hide your blushing face
The promised One
Is finally on His way

CHORUS
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already

VERSE 2
Eve, it’s Mary
Now I’m a mother too
The child I carry
A promise coming true
This baby comes
To save us from our sin
A servant King,
His kingdom without end

CHORUS
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already

BRIDGE
He comes to make his blessings flow
As far and wide as the curse is found
He comes to make His blessings flow
As far and wide as the curse is found

CHORUS
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already
Almost, not yet, already

VERSE 3
Eve, my sister
The one who took the fall
Eve, my sister
Mother of us all
Lift up your head
Don’t hide your blushing face
The promised One
Is finally on His way

Why Does God Have to Look So Human?

VERSE 1
Why does God have to look so human?
Why so of the earth, and so not from above?
He was supposed to look like justice,
And instead he looks like love.

CHORUS 1
If he weren’t so tender, so tiny and sweet,
And if there weren’t such magic in our gaze when our eyes meet,
I would not feel so much pain whenever, in my mind,
I see the dangers he’ll be called to face.
It makes me wonder how deliverance
Could come from such a fragile place.

VERSE 2
Why does God have to look so human?
Why so just like every other?
He was supposed to look like lightning,
Instead he looks like his mother.

BRIDGE
I thought he would carry us
Across the waters, dangerous.
Now I fear that when the waves grow wild,
No one carries mother;
Mother carries child.

VERSE 3
I guess I thought he’d be half made of God,
And only half made up of stuff like you and me,
But he’s so much baby,
The other part is hard to see.

He was supposed to look like victory,
But here he is sleeping so peacefully.
And he doesn’t look like power, oh no.
Instead...
He looks like me.

O Come All You Unfaithful

VERSE 1
O come, all you unfaithful;
Come, weak and unstable
Come, know you are not alone

VERSE 2
O come, barren and waiting ones,
Weary of praying
Come, see what your God has done

CHORUS
Christ is born,
Christ is born,
Christ is born for you

VERSE 3
O come, bitter and broken,
Come, with fears unspoken
Come, taste of His perfect love

VERSE 4
O come, guilty and hiding ones,
There is no need to run
See what your God has done

CHORUS
Christ is born,
Christ is born,
Christ is born for you

BRIDGE
He’s the Lamb who was given,
Slain for our pardon
His promise is peace for those who believe
He’s the Lamb who was given,
Slain for our pardon
His promise is peace for those who believe

VERSE 5
So come, though you have nothing,
Come, He is the offering
Come, see what your God has done

CHORUS
Christ is born,
Christ is born,
Christ is born for you

CHORUS
Christ is born,
Christ is born,
Christ is born for you

There Blooms a Rose in Bethlehem

VERSE 1
There blooms a rose in Bethlehem, from tender stem hath sprung
Of Jesse's line this flower grows as men of old have sung
Isaiah told us long ago about this rose we’d find
In virgin arms, we shall behold the Savior of mankind

VERSE 2
The glories of the heavens surrounded shepherds bright
The angels sang, a sign was shown, the Christ was born that night
What mystery they came upon, the sign the heralds laud
In manger slept the Holy One, in flesh, the Son of God

VERSE 3
This flow'r in bloom, a scent so sweet that greets us in the air
It has dispelled with hopefulness the sting of death’s despair
Foretold, this rose was born to die, but would not see decay
So those who place their faith in Him
Shall blossom from the grave

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So those who place their faith in Him
Shall blossom from the grave

Come and Stand Amazed

VERSE 1
Come and stand amazed, you people,
See how God is reconciled!
See his plans of love accomplished,
See his gift, this newborn child.
See the Mighty, weak and tender,
See the Word who now is mute.
See the Sovereign without splendor,
See the Fullness destitute.

VERSE 2
See how humankind received him;
See him wrapped in swaddling bands,
Who as Lord of all creation
Rules the wind by his commands.
See him lying in a manger
Without sign of reasoning;
Word of God to flesh surrendered,
He is wisdom’s crown, our King.

VERSE 3
O Lord Jesus, God incarnate,
Who assumed this humble form,
Counsel me and let my wishes
To your perfect will conform.
Light of life, dispel my darkness,
Let your frailty strengthen me;
Let your meekness give me boldness,
Let your burden set me free;

O Emmanuel, my savior
Let your death be life for me.

Here is Love

VERSE 1
Here is love vast as the ocean,
Loving-kindness as the flood,
When the Prince of Life, our ransom,
Shed for us His precious blood.
Who His love will not remember?
Who can cease to sing His praise?
He can never be forgotten
Throughout heav’n’s eternal days.

VERSE 2
On the Mount of Crucifixion,
Fountains opened deep and wide;
Through the flood-gates of God’s mercy
Flowed a vast and gracious tide.
Grace and love like mighty rivers
Poured incessant from above;
Heaven’s peace and perfect justice
Kissed a guilty world in love.

VERSE 3
Here is love that conquered evil:
Christ, the firstborn from the grave;
Death has failed to be found equal
To the life of Him Who saves.
In the valley of our darkness
Dawned His everlasting light;
Perfect love in glorious radiance
Has repelled death's hellish night.

VERSE 4
That same love beyond all measure,
Mocked and slain by hateful men,
Lives and reigns in resurrection
And can never die again.
Here is love for all the ages,
Radiant Sun of Heav’n He stands,
Calling home His Father’s children,
Holding forth His wounded hands.

VERSE 5
Here is love, vast as the heavens;
Countless as the stars above
Are the souls that He has ransomed,
Precious daughters, treasured sons.
We are called to feast forever
On a love beyond our time;
Glorious Father, Son, and Spirit
Now with man are intertwined.

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We are called to feast forever
On a love beyond our time;
Glorious Father, Son, and Spirit
Now with man are intertwined.

O, Holy Night

VERSE 1
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks, a new and glorious morn

CHORUS
Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born.

VERSE 2
Led by the light of Faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand
So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here came the wise men from Orient land
The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friend

CHORUS 2
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,
Behold your King!
Before him lowly bend!

VERSE 3
Truly He taught us to love one another
His law is love, and His gospel is peace
Chains shall He break for the slave is our brother
And in His name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise His holy name

CHORUS 3
Christ is the Lord, O praise His name forever
His power and glory,
Ever more proclaim.

His power and glory,
Ever more proclaim.

Is He Worhty?

Do you feel the world is broken?
(We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen?
(We do)
But do you know that all the dark won't
Stop the light from getting through?
(We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new?
We do)

Is all creation groaning?
(It is)
Is a new creation coming?
(It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst?
(It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this?
(It is)

Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He was David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave

Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
He is

Does the Father truly love us?
(He does)
Does the Spirit move among us?
(He does)
And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves?
(He does)
Does our God intend to dwell again with us?
(He does)

Is anyone worthy?
Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David's root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
From every people and tribe
Every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to God
To reign with the Son

Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?

He is!
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
He is!
He is!

On the Day He Returns

VERSE 1
The promised Seed of God, Jesus died for you
And taking the blame, he buried our shame
Though sown in weakness, raised in power He grew
on up from the grave, His people to save

PRE-CHORUS
Every sigh traded for songs to celebrate death overturned
Though we’ve cried, tears won't remain
We will all be changed on the day He returns

CHORUS
There is coming a day
When in the blink of an eye,
in a moment we're changed
And there'll be no more sorrow or pain
Co-heirs with Christ, we will reign
And forever we'll praise his name

VERSE 2
From every seed of pain springs life up anew
No labor in vain, Our King won't delay
The heavens open wide, His voice running through
like waters of life, “I am coming soon.”

PRE-CHORUS
Every sigh traded for songs to celebrate death overturned
Though we’ve cried, tears won't remain
We will all be changed on the day He returns

CHORUS
There is coming a day
When in the blink of an eye,
in a moment we're changed
And there'll be no more sorrow or pain
Co-heirs with Christ, we will reign
And forever we'll praise his name

PRE-CHORUS
Every sigh traded for songs to celebrate death overturned
Though we’ve cried, tears won't remain
We will all be changed on the day He returns

CHORUS
There is coming a day
When in the blink of an eye,
in a moment we're changed
And there'll be no more sorrow or pain
Co-heirs with Christ, we will reign
And forever we'll praise his name