Matthew 1:23
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son,
and they shall call his name Emmanuel,
being interpreted is, God with us.
God with us since the beginning; God with us; His Word unfurled
Like hope’s harbor in this sinning, struggle-stricken, broken world
God with us, His omni-presence no army can overthrow
His Word in our hearts, the essence of peace only faith can know
God with us down through the ages; grace and truth to set us free
Manifesting sacred pages; He Who Was, IS and Will Be
God with us in joy and sorrow never to leave or forsake
Yesterday, today, tomorrow His Word will not change or shake
God with us, ah, precious promise, who can fully comprehend
The wonder of Jesus; glorious, infinite and without end
God with us, eternal power, demons tremble when we pray
Oh, the height and depth of our confidence through mercy's Stay
God with us amidst a heathen disregard and deadly jeer
In and through His Word faith meets/seeks Him to comfort and commandeer
God with us, Unseen, yet faithful Father, Counsellor, and Friend
He helps us to help each other to be faithful to the end
God with us, sweet consolation no matter what may beset
God with us, mankind’s salvation oh, may we never forget
Holy, holy hallelujah! Come, let us praise and adore
He who is Love, Truth, Jehovah! God with us forevermore
© Janet Martin
Emmanuel, God With Us- Charles Spurgeon
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