In the beginning

You spoke, there was light

Your word formed creation

And Your breath gave us life

We walked in the garden

It brought You delight

How You loved 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

But You chose to pursue us

You longed for us still

You did not forsake us

And You never will

You havе always been

You will always be

Emmanuel

A pillar of fire

That lit through thе night

And the cloud of Your glory

No one could deny

We build You a temple

But You wanted more

You longed 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 vict'ry

And healed the divide

You have always been

You will always be (Oh)

Emmanuel

Emmanuel

Emmanuel

The day is upon me

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 (Oh)

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