Verse 1
Love divine, no love comparing:
Joy of heaven come to earth,
Stepping down from realms of glory
To a manger in the dirt.
Jesus, You are all compassion,
Born a man, yet fully God—
Christ begotten, not created;
Emptied out to save the lost.

Verse 2
Come, Thou long-expected Jesus,
Born to set your people free;
From our fear and sin release us—
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Come, Almighty, to deliver,
Let us all thy life receive;
Take away the love of sinning,
Set our hearts at liberty.

Chorus
Come, O come Emmanuel!
Jesus Christ is born!
Come, O Come Emmanuel!
Christ the Son is born!

Verse 3
Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a king;
Born to reign in us forever,
Now Thy gracious kingdom bring.
By Thine own eternal Spirit
Rule in all our hearts alone;
By Thine all sufficient merit
Raise us to Thy glorious throne.

Verse 4
Finish, then, your new creation;
True and spotless let us be.
Let us see your great salvation
Perfectly restored in Thee.
Changed from glory into glory,
‘Til in heav’n we take our place,
‘Til we cast our crowns before thee,
Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

Tag
Christ the Son is born!

Written by Charles Wesley; additional lyrics and music by Caleb & Ellen Morton
Based on “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” and “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”
Released November 18, 2022
Copyright © 2022 NAOBC Worship Publishing (ASCAP). All rights reserved.
Cover art: “Tidings,” by Adele Whitley.
Vocals:  Maddie Fry, Nathan Devoe, and Ruthie Shaw. Piano: Ellen Morton.  Synth/Organ: Emily Meredith. Guitars & Percussion:  Craig Shuff.