Christ Church's 2018 Christmas single. Text originally penned by Martin Luther in 1524. New melody and additional refrain by Eric Gilbert, 2018.
lyrics
All praise to You, eternal Lord,
clothed in a garb of flesh and blood.
You chose a manger for Your throne,
while worlds on worlds are Yours alone.
Once did the skies before You bow;
a virgin's arms contain You now.
While angels who in You rejoice
now listen for Your infant voice.
Noel, sing Gloria! Emmanuel has come to us.
Noel, creation sings: highest glory to the King.
You come to us in darkest night
to make us children of the light.
You bid our sorr'wing hearts to cease,
and kiss the world with heaven's peace.
Noel, sing Gloria! Emmanuel has come to us.
Noel, creation sings: highest glory to the King.
Jesus Christ, the newborn King.
All this for us Your love has done.
By this, to You our love is won.
For this, our joyful songs we raise,
and sing to You in ceaseless praise;
we sing to You in ceaseless praise.
Noel, sing Gloria! Emmanuel has come to us.
Noel, creation sings: highest glory to the King.
Noel, Hallelujah! Jesus Christ is born to us.
Emmanuel, our God is here; praise Him now and evermore.
Noel, sing Gloria! Our Prince of Peace has come to us.
Noel, creation sings: highest glory to the King.
Highest glory to the King; Jesus Christ, our Savior King.
credits
released December 14, 2018
PRODUCED by Eric Gilbert
RECORDED at 2920 Studio, Berkeley, CA, & Studio 1225, Pacifica, CA
ENGINEERED by Eric Gilbert & Jon Uhland
MIXED & MASTERED by Jon Uhland at Studio 1225
LEAD VOCALS: Eric Gilbert
DRUMS & PROGRAMMING: Jon Uhland
BASS: Peter Canton
GUITARS: Jackson Allen
PIANO, KEYBOARDS & PROGRAMMING: Eric Gilbert
BACKGROUND VOCALS: Audrey Gilbert, Emma Gilbert, Eric Gilbert
VIOLIN, VIOLA & CELLO: Joyce Lee
STRING ARRANGEMENT: Eric Gilbert
Christ Church exists to lead people into a deeper relationship
with Christ and His Church through community and for the city. We are located in Berkeley, CA.
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