God with Us
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w&m: Dan Schutte, 1986

[Verse 1]
When the winter's darkness casts its gloom upon the earth,
and summer's sun has gone to sleep,
even in this barren night where love has lost its way,
a word of hope is spoken to the world!

[Refrain]
God with us, companion in our waiting,
You watch with us for the passing of the night.
Emanuel, God's promise to our longing,
O Morning Star, let Your holy light shine!

[Verse 2]
We have seen the shepherd's star and heard the angels' song.
Where will the love of God take flesh?
Even in our barren hearts where fear has come to stay,
a word of love is spoken to the world!

[Refrain]

[Verse 3]
Blest are you that follow still the star of Bethlehem,
and yet believe the angels' song.
Power from your God on high will fill your barren womb.
O child of Hope, be born for all the world!

[Refrain]