[Intro]
D Bm Em7 D A7sus4
[Verse 1]
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From the squalor of a borrowed stable
Bm Em7 D A7
by the spirit of a virgins faith
D
to the anguish and the shame of scandal
Bm A7 D
came the saviour of the human race
D/F# G
but the skies were filled with the praise of heaven
D A7 A
shepherds listen as the angels tell
D D/F# G
of the gift of god come down to man
D A7 D
at the dawning of Emmanuel
[verse 2]
D
king of heaven now the friend of sinners
Bm Em7 D A7
humble servant in the fathers hands
D
filled with power and the Holy Spirit
Bm A7 D
filled with mercy for the broken man
D/F# G
yes he walked my road and he felt my pain
D A7 A
joys and sorrows that I know so well
D D/F# G
yet his righteous steps give me hope again
D A7 D
i will follow my Emmanuel
[verse 3]
D
through the kisses of a friends betrayal
Bm Em7 D A7
he was lifted on a cruel cross
D
he was punished for a worlds transgressions
Bm A7 D
he was suffering to save the lost
D/F# G
he fights for breath, he fights for me
D A7 A
loosing sinners from the chains of hell
D D/F# G
and with a shout our souls are free
D A7 D
death defeated by Emmanuel
[verse 4]
D
now he’s standing in the place of honour
Bm Em7 D A7
crowned with glory on the highest throne
D
interceding for his own beloved
Bm A7 D
till his father calls to bring them home
D/F# G
then the skies will part as the trumpets sounds
D A7 A
hope of heaven or the fear of hell
D D/F# G
but the bride will run to her lovers arms
D Am7 D
giving glory to Emmanuel