When we were lost and far away
1 When we were lost and far awayÂ
God met us in his son,Â
the Saviour sent to lead us home,Â
the humble, holy one.Â
He did not come with majesty Â
or beauty in his face, Â
but living, dying, he declared Â
God’s loving, saving grace. Â
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2 Behold the one the prophets knew Â
was promised by God’s love; Â
behold the son that Mary bore Â
when angels sang above;Â Â
and in this child the wise men saw Â
a king, one born to reign:Â Â
whose path was suffering servanthood, Â
who died to rise again. Â
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3 He lived a stranger in our midst, Â
a sign that few could read, Â
the guest we would not welcome in, Â
the victim left to bleed;Â Â
for we had failed to recognise Â
the Son of God on earth, Â
the one who takes our guilt away Â
and gives a second birth. Â
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4 So we are found and loved and knownÂ
and meet with God once more.Â
The child of Christmas is our hope,Â
an ever-open door.Â
May all who share his risen lifeÂ
now joyfully proclaim:Â
Emmanuel! God dwells with us, Â
and Jesus is his name.Â
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Tune: NOEL
8 6 8 6 D
words © Donald Wetherick / Jubilate, admin. Jubilate Hymns Ltd
