D Bm Em7 D A7sus4

[Verse 1]
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From the squalor of a borrowed stable
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by the spirit of a virgins faith
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to the anguish and the shame of scandal
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came the saviour of the human race
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but the skies were filled with the praise of heaven
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shepherds listen as the angels tell
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of the gift of god come down to man
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at the dawning of Emmanuel

[verse 2]
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king of heaven now the friend of sinners
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humble servant in the fathers hands
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filled with power and the Holy Spirit
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filled with mercy for the broken man
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yes he walked my road and he felt my pain
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joys and sorrows that I know so well
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yet his righteous steps give me hope again
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i will follow my Emmanuel

[verse 3]
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through the kisses of a friends betrayal
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he was lifted on a cruel cross
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he was punished for a worlds transgressions
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he was suffering to save the lost
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he fights for breath, he fights for me
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loosing sinners from the chains of hell
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and with a shout our souls are free
      D           A7    D
death defeated by Emmanuel

[verse 4]
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now he’s standing in the place of honour
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crowned with glory on the highest throne
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interceding for his own beloved
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till his father calls to bring them home
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then the skies will part as the trumpets sounds
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hope of heaven or the fear of hell
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but the bride will run to her lovers arms
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giving glory to Emmanuel