The garlands shine, the sleigh bells ring, The market square is glittering. But something’s missing, can’t you tell? They’ve skipped the story I know well. For Advent waits, but no one sees, They’ve hurried past its mysteries. The candle flame, the quiet prayer, Where is the hope we should prepare? Not just tinsel, not just cheer, There’s more to why this time is here… Don’t forget Immanuel, The promise prophets came to tell. Hope that breaks the darkest night, Joy that dawns with holy light. Before the manger, lift your eyes— The King is coming from the skies! He came before, He’ll come again… Don’t forget Immanuel! A voice cries out, “Prepare the way, Make straight the path, for Him today.” The angel spoke to Mary’s ear, “God’s Son is coming, do not fear.” The fullness of the time had come, The Word made flesh, the Holy One. The God of hope still fills our days, With peace and love that never fade. So light the candles, sing the song, The waiting won’t be very long… Don’t forget Immanuel, The promise prophets came to tell. Hope that breaks the darkest night, Joy that dawns with holy light. Before the manger, lift your eyes— The King is coming from the skies! He came before, He’ll come again… Don’t forget Immanuel! So here we stand, the world still waits, For Christ to come through Heaven’s gates. We watch, we pray, our lamps kept bright, We look for dawn through shadowed night. The manger’s joy was just the start, Now Heaven’s promise fills our heart. For soon the trumpet call will sound, And every knee will bow down. Not just past, but future too, He’s coming soon, He’s coming true… Don’t forget Immanuel, The promise prophets came to tell. Hope that breaks the darkest night, Joy that dawns with holy light. Before the manger, lift your eyes— The King is coming from the skies! He came before, He’ll come again… Don’t forget Immanuel! It isn’t just the jingle bells, Or mistletoe with magic spells. The story’s deeper, can’t you see? The Christ who came for you and me! And as we wait, our hearts will sing, The Savior comes! Rejoice, O King! Don’t forget Immanuel, The truth that makes our hearts swell. Hope and joy the angels bring, Peace and mercy from our King. The story’s not of gifts and snow, But love the world was meant to know. He came before, He’ll come again… Don’t forget Immanuel! Don’t forget… Immanuel.
