"Emmanuel" lyrics

In the beginning
You spoke, there was light
Your Word formed creation
Your breath gave us life
We walked in the garden
It brought you delight
How you love to be with us
We were fully alive

You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel

Our fellowship broken
As we were deceived
The joy of the garden
Was now out of reach

You chose to pursue us
You longed for us still
You did not forsake us
And You never will

You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel

A pillar of fire
That led through the night
The cloud of your glory
No one could deny

We built you a temple
But you wanted more
You long for a people
That could be called yours

You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel

And then in the silence
The Word became flesh
Our God dwelt among us
You gave us your best

You offered communion
You gave up your life
You rose up in victory
And healed the divide

You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel
Emmanuel
Emmanuel

The day is soon coming
You will be revealed
Your dream of communion
Finally fulfilled

We'll see a new heaven
We'll walk a new earth
You will be ours, Lord
And we will be Yours

You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel
Emmanuel
Emmanuel

In this very moment
God you are here

You're with and within us
You love to be near

Filled with your Spirit
A promise of love

A blessed assurance
Of what is to come

You have always been
You will always be
Emmanuel