O Emmanuel - Litmus Productions



This Is The Time

MICHAEL MANGAN

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O EMMANUEL

words & music: Michael Mangan

O Emmanuel,

Come into our hearts.

O Emmanuel,

We’re waiting for your light.

O Emmanuel,

God is with us now,

O Emmanuel, Emmanuel.

1. We your people are waiting for you, Lord,

Waiting all throughout the earth.

We your people are waiting for you, Lord,

Waiting to celebrate your birth.

2. We your people are longing for you, Lord,

Longing with hope and with joy.

We your people are longing for you, Lord,

Longing for the sign to rejoice.

3. We your people are ready for you, Lord,

Ready to change and repent.

We your people are ready for you, Lord,

Ready for you to come again.

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FILL EVERY VALLEY

words & music: Michael Mangan

based on Isaiah 40:3-11

Fill every valley up,

Tear every mountain down,

Prepare a way for the Lord.

Fill every valley up,

Tear every mountain down,

Prepare the way, prepare the way.

1. We are building a road

For the Lord our God,

Making a straight new path.

Move every rock, fill up every hole,

Clearing God’s way into our hearts. So...

2. We will loudly shout

From the mountains high,

Shout with joy without fear.

Singing this message to everyone:

“Listen and look your God is here!” So...

3. He is like a shepherd

Who feeds his flock,

Gathering us up in His arms.

Holding us closely by His side,

Loving and protecting us from harm. So…

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WATCH OUT! WAKE UP!

words & music: Michael Mangan

based on Matthew 25:42-44

Watch out! Wake up!

You never, never know

When the Lord will come.

Watch out! Wake up!

You’ve really got to be ready, everyone.

Watch out! Wake up!

Don’t sit and wait for a special sign.

Watch out! Wake up!

You’ve really got to be ready all the time.

1. Jesus promised us that He will come again,

Come to take us home ending all our pain.

We do not know how, we do not know when,

We just have to be ready then. So...

2. We must live in peace, we must walk in love,

We must spend our lives praising God above.

When our time has come, we can truly say,

“Jesus, I am ready today!” So...

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MARY SAID “YES!”

words & Music : Michael Mangan

based on Luke 1:26-38

Mary said, “Yes, yes, yes!

My Lord, Your way is best.”

Mary said, “Yes, yes, yes!

Your way is best!”

1. Gabriel appeared,

A message to proclaim:

“Do not be afraid,

For you are blessed today!”

2. “You will have a child,

He’s the Chosen One,

Jesus is His name

And He will be God’s Son!”

3. Mary wondered how,

“How can this be true?”

Gabriel explained,

“There’s nothing God can’t do!”

4. Mary trusted God,

She always obeyed.

We must do the same,

So just like her we say -

Oh we say, “Yes, yes, yes!

My Lord, Your way is best!

Oh we say, “Yes, yes, yes!

Your way is best!”

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WAITING FOR THE CHILD

words & music: Michael Mangan

1. Watching and waiting,

Wondering just why

I’m so restless and sleepless,

Waking in the night.

What was promised soon will be here,

I am yearning for Him.

There’s a stirring deep inside me

As I’m waiting...waiting for the Child.

2. Longing and lonely,

Humming lullabies,

With arms aching and empty,

Heart is open wide.

Oh to see Him and to touch Him

And to hold Him to me.

There’s a stirring deep inside me

As I’m waiting...waiting for the child.

3. Searching and sighing,

Waiting for the dawn

Of a new day of promise,

Emmanuel come forth!

Soon He’ll be here right before me,

I am ready for Him.

There’s a stirring deep inside me

As I’m waiting...waiting for the child.

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ADVENT ALLELUIA

words & music: Michael Mangan

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,

Christ is coming!

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

1. Show us your mercy, Lord,

Show us Your love.

Grant us salvation, Lord,

Show us Your love.

2. Prepare the Lord’s way,

Make straight His paths:

All people then shall see

Our God’s salvation.

3. The Spirit of the Lord

Is now on me,

Sending me to bring Good News,

Good News to all.

4. A woman will give birth

To God’s own Son,

His name Emmanuel:

God-is-with-us.

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GLORY TO GOD

words & music: Michael Mangan

based on Luke 2:9-20

Glory to God, Glory to God,

Glory to God on high.

Glory to God and peace to all,

Glory to God on high.

1. Good news of great joy,

Joy for all the world!

A saviour has been born for you,

He is Christ the Lord!

2. Go now to Bethlehem,

To see this sign today:

A baby wrapped in swaddling clothes

Lying in the hay.

3. Trumpets sound and angels sing,

“Praise God everyone!”

This baby born in Bethlehem

Is truly God’s own Son!

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THERE IS A CHILD

words & music: Michael Mangan

based on Isaiah 9:1-7

1. The people that walked in darkness

Have seen a great light.

On those that have lived in shadow

A light has shone.

There is a child born today.

There is a child born for us.

His name is Wonder-Counsellor,

Mighty God, Eternal Father,

Prince of Peace, Prince of Peace.

2. For those who were seeking freedom,

For those who had been oppressed,

Now they rejoice in your presence,

Sharing your happiness.

3. This kingdom is all around us,

This peace is for evermore,

This power is never-ending,

This is the love of the Lord.

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THIS LITTLE BOY

words & music: Michael Mangan

1. Lying in a stable here in Bethlehem,

Little Babe sleeps softly on the hay.

Star shines bright through the silent night

Waiting for the dawn.

And I just can’t wait to tell the world

My little boy is born.

He’s the one I’ve waited for.

He’s the one who’ll change my life.

He’s the one that I’ll adore.

He’s the one who’ll fill my life with joy,

This little boy.

2. I wonder what the future

Holds in store for him.

Will he be a carpenter or King?

Will he be a mighty man

Who’ll change all history?

No matter what, he’ll always be

My precious son to me.

3. Will he be a poet or philosopher?

Will he be a prophet or a priest?

Maybe he will cure the sick

Or calm a raging storm -

But I’ll always remember when

My little boy was born.

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FOLLOW THE CHRISTMAS STAR

Words & Music: Michael Mangan

Based on Matthew 2:1-6

1. See the bright star shining in the sky.

Could this finally be the promised sign?

This may be the one,

This may be the King.

This may be the Lord of Light

Of whom the prophets sing.

And we follow the Christmas Star

As it leads us on our way,

Lighting up our journey of faith.

And we follow the Christmas Star

As it takes us to the place,

Where we will see our

Saviour and God, face to face.

2. See the little baby lying there.

These gifts we bring:

Gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Gold for He is King, frankincense for God,

Myrrh for He will give His life

To save all on this Earth,

3. We must take this joy to everyone,

Spreading news of Jesus, God’s own Son.

We have seen the star telling of His birth.

He has come as saviour

To all nations of the Earth.

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PEACE ON EARTH

words & music: Michael Mangan

1. Another day, another year,

Another Christmas time is here.

And the children’s eyes shine bright

As they dream of Christmas night.

And I’m thinking of the presents there

And I go back 2000 years

To a gift we’ve left unopened

And a dream that disappears. I’m talkin’ ‘bout…

Peace on Earth,No more anger, no more fear,

No more hatred , no more tears.

Can’t you hear the angels sing

Of love and joy and harmony?

They’re calling you and calling me

To Peace on Earth.

2. We speak of hope we speak of love

And of spreading Christmas cheer.

We plan to make a fresh new start

But make the same mistakes next year.

Deep inside everybody knows

We don’t want this any more

But instead of starting a brand new day

We’re beginning a brand new war. What about…

3. See the baby lying in the hay.

On that very first Christmas day

We have his promise with us still

For all people of goodwill.

Don’t you know it’s up to us

Everybody’s got to play a part

Cos peace begins with you and me

It lives in every heart. Let’s work for…

©2005, 2001 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.

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This Is The Time

words and music: Michael Mangan

1. This is the time to stop.

This is the time for new beginnings.

This is the time to open up your hearts.

This is the time to dream.

This is the time for building bridges.

This is the time to make a bold new start.

We’re working for a world of justice,

Where every heart is free,

A land of love and peace and unity.

As we travel on together,

Believing in the dream,

This is the time to start again

Together you and me.

2. This is the time to rest.

This is the time to just remember.

This is the time to let your troubles go.

This is the time to heal.

This is the time to forgive each other.

This is the time to let the new seeds grow.

3. This is the time to share.

This is the time for joyful giving.

This is the time to wash away all pain.

This is the time for thanks.

This is the time for celebration.

This is the time to journey home again.

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OUT OF ASHES

words and music: Michael Mangan

1. Fire in the forest leaves us ashes.

Ashes lie smoking on the ground.

All the old and dead wood lies in ashes.

But don't be sad, don't let it bring you down.

For in the ashes new seeds are sown.

From the ashes new life will grow.

Leave the past in ashes

Let the old things give way,

Start afresh new life right here today,

In the ashes, from the ashes, out of ashes.

2. Now we leave our failings far behind us,

Leave them in the forest fire to burn.

All that's left behind is cold grey ashes,

And in the ashes now to God we turn.

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TURN BACK TO GOD

words & music: Michael Mangan

1 We're Jesus People gathered here,

We have been baptised.

We try to follow Jesus But we have realised

Sometimes we're not quite as good

As God would have us be.

Sometimes we just need to say,

"I think I've lost my way."

And we're ready for a change of heart.

And we're looking for a brand new start.

And we're making out a whole new plan

To change our lives we know we can

Turn back to God, turn back to God.

2. It isn't always easy to be the best we can,

But we are not alone here, We must understand,

God is always there for us,Waiting for our cry.

All we have to say to God is

"Come in, change my life."

3. We know we need to start again,

We need a change of heart.

We've turned from You, forgotten You,

And wandered form Your path.

Lead us out of darkness now,

Lead us on Your way.

Fill us with Your Living Light,

Help us change today.

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WE TURN TO YOU

words & music: Michael Mangan

Help us, hold us,

Heal us, cleanse us,

Open us, forgive us,

Fill us with Your peace.

1. Have I shared my life with others,

Shared myself and what I own?

Jesus we turn to you and pray.

2. Am I truthful when I speak

And always honest with myself?

Jesus we turn to you and pray.

3. Have I helped all those I could

And cared for them with love?

Jesus we turn to you and pray.

4. When I'm hurt do I forgive

Just as I'm forgiven now?

Jesus we turn to you and pray.

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JUSTLY, TENDERLY, HUMBLY

words and music: Michael Mangan

based on Micah 6:8

1. We could climb the highest mountain

To sing songs of praise.

We could build a golden temple

To last a million days.

We could earn the praise of prophets

By doing mighty deeds.

But true goodness isn’t found in such as these.

Here is all that is asked of us,

This and only this:

To act justly, to love tenderly

And humbly walk with God.

To act justly, to love tenderly

And humbly walk with God.

2. We could spend each day in silence

Burning incense to the skies.

We could sing the psalms so sweetly

We’d hear the angels sigh.

We could preach a thousand sermons

Across the seven seas

But God does not demand such wondrous deeds.

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LENTEN ACCLAMATION

words and music: Michael Mangan

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,

King of endless glory.

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ,

King of endless glory.

God loved us so much,

Sent the Son to us,

And all who believe in Him,

They shall live forever!

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SING IT! HOSANNA!

words & music: Michael Mangan

based on John 12:12-16

Sing it! Hosanna! Sing it! Hosanna!

Sing Hosanna to our King!

Sing it! Hosanna! Sing it! Hosanna!

Sing Hosanna Jesus is our King!

1. Here comes Jesus riding into town.

Welcome him come wave your branches round.

This is the start of a totally new story,

Jesus our King is bound for glory.

2. Let's tell everyone about our King.

He can change our lives, He can do anything.

All you have to do is come and join our song.

Follow King Jesus as we sing along and…

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A LIFE OF LOVE

words and music: Michael Mangan

based on John 13:34-35 and 15:11-17

Love one another,

Just as I have loved you,

Love one another

In everything you do.

In this love you show each other,

Everyone will see,

You are my people

Living life with me,

A life of love.

1. I have loved you the way

That my God has loved me.

If you do what I say

You will stay close to me. So…

2. If your joy is in me

And my joy is in you,

Then my friends you will see

I shall give life anew. So…

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TAKE AND EAT

words and music: Michael Mangan

based on 1Corinthians 11:23-25

1. Take and eat this bread I give,

Blessed and shared today,

Take and eat this is My Body,

I will show the way.

2. Take and drink this wine I give,

Blessed and poured for you,

Take and drink this is My Blood,

Given here for you.

3. Eat this bread and take this wine,

Food and drink for you,

Take it now and live forever,

I give life anew.

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LOOK AT THE CROSS

words and music: Michael Mangan

Look at the cross where Jesus died for us.

Look at the cross where Jesus saved us all.

Jesus gave His life for us that we may live forever.

Come, come, worship and adore.

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EASTER ALLELUIA

Jesus Is Alive!

words & music: Michael Mangan

Alleluia He is risen!

Alleluia He's alive!

Alleluia sing for joy now,

Jesus is alive!

1. Open up your hearts,

See the empty tomb.

Though He died on Calvary

Jesus is alive!

2. Sing your songs of joy.

Lift your voices high.

His glory fills the Earth

Jesus is alive!

3. Go and tell the world,

Go and sing Good News.

Spread this message everywhere,

"Jesus is alive!"

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TILL THE END OF TIME

words and music: Michael Mangan

based on Matthew 28:16-20

I will be with you for all time,

Right beside you always

Till the end of time.

You must go out,

Take My message to all the world.

And I will be beside you,

My Spirit there to guide you,

I’ll be with you always

Till the end of time.

1. Go and tell the story to all nations.

Jesus is our saving King.

Tell them of the message He gave us,

And this is the promise He gives...

2. Jesus has all power in Heaven.

Jesus has all power on Earth.

We can have His power within us,

If we remember these words...

3. We will follow Him to Heaven,

If we follow Him here on Earth.

We are not alone on our journey,

Remember the promise we heard...

©2005, 1997 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.

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HOLY SPIRIT ROCK

words and music: Michael Mangan

based on Galations 5:22-23

Holy Spirit come and wake me,

Holy Spirit come and take me,

Holy Spirit come and make me shine.

Holy Spirit come and shake me,

Holy Spirit recreate me,

Holy Spirit come and rock my life!

1. I’m lookin’ for some peace, (Yes!)

Lookin’ for some love, (Yes!)

Lookin’ for some power,

Power in my life.

2. I’m lookin’ for some joy, (Yes!)

Lookin' for some faith, (Yes!)

Lookin’ for some power,

Power in my life.

3. I’m lookin’ for some patience, (Yes!)

Lookin’ for some trust, (Yes!)

Lookin’ for some power,

Power in my life.

©2005, 1997 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.

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