Verse 1 They cried from towers into wind, From prison light and city walls— “Turn back to God, the Kingdom’s near; His mercy still will meet your fall.” They spoke of signs, not meant for show, But given so the heart could trust: A newborn Light the night before, A star to stitch the sky with love. Pre-Chorus 1 And when the world set dates for death, Heaven answered, calm and clear: “No darkness now—the Child will come; The morning draws you near.” Chorus We followed where the wonder led, The star went on before. We came to kneel, to bow our heads, To love the Lord of Lords. All lesser lights grew soft and small Before Emmanuel— The Word made flesh, our Life, our All, The Hope of Israel. Verse 2 A day, a night, a day of light— No shadow dared to speak; A quiet voice like healing rain Broke open hearts and grief. We left the lands that knew our names, At whispers of the Lord; Beyond the coast and desert lanes, By angel-breath we moved. Pre-Chorus 2 And prophecy became a road, A mercy-thread of flame: The heavens marked the promised Child, And called us by His name. Chorus We followed where the wonder led, The star went on before. We came to kneel, to bow our heads, To love the Lord of Lords. All lesser lights grew soft and small Before Emmanuel— The Word made flesh, our Life, our All, The Hope of Israel. Bridge (instrumental or spoken scripture underscored) (softly) “Out of Bethlehem shall come forth One to rule…” (softly) “On this night shall the sign be given…” (softly) “Fear not; I bring you good tidings of great joy…” Verse 3 We reached the city crowned with stones, Where prophets’ footsteps fade; The scrolls were read, the path made plain— To David’s town we came. The star moved on, then gently stood, As if it knew the door; We stepped inside a borrowed room, And none of us spoke more. Breakdown / Worship Knees to the manger floor, Hearts open, poor and clean— Receive our faith for gold, O Lord, Our love, our offering. Child of the Highest, Holy One, The sign and Savior too— We weren’t the point; the point was You. The point was always You. Final Chorus We followed where the wonder led, The star went on before. We came to kneel, to bow our heads, To love the Lord of Lords. All lesser lights grew soft and small Before Emmanuel— The Word made flesh, our Life, our All, The Hope of Israel. Reveal Tag (spoken or sung; unmissable) These travelers you’ve heard tonight— Three witnesses who came to see— Are Nephi, Lehi, Samuel: the three wise men from over sea. From towers, walls, and prison light, They crossed to Bethlehem— To worship Jesus Christ our Lord, And then go home by “other” way. (soft repeat) Nephi. Lehi. Samuel. Wise men who came to Him.
