Our final song of the week is “Who Is This” from the Sovereign Grace Christmas Album, Heaven Has Come.

This song reminds us of the glory of the one Who is at the center of Christmas. As we head into Christmas week, may this song help us marvel at the reality of God with Us! 

Verse 1
Who is this, divine and tender
Hailing from eternal shores?
Once arrayed in highest splendor
Now, in poverty adorned

He is Jesus, God made mortal
Word in flesh, the Light of Life
From a throne room to a stable
Hope is born this holy night

Verse 2
Who is this of might and meekness
Given all authority?
With a word, He stills the tempest
At His touch the blind can see

He is Jesus, our Messiah
Long-awaited, long-proclaimed
Sing, "Hosanna in the highest!"
Christ, the King, has come to reign

Verse 3
Who is this, reviled and stricken
Broken on a cursed tree?
Son of God by God forsaken
Drenched in our iniquity

He is Jesus, slain for sinners
Laden with our guilt and grief
All our praise, to Him we render
For His wounds have won our peace
For You've won our peace

Verse 4
Who is this entombed in darkness
Cast into the bitter depths?
He whom grave nor hell could harness
Rose and tore the sting from death

He is Jesus, God triumphant
Risen to the Father's side
All will bow in awe and reverence
At the name of Jesus Christ

Listen Here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NftG2Bk1qdo

Our Song of the Week is Do Not Fear, written by Jon Althoff and Nathan Stiff. This song was released by Sovereign Grace Music on their Christmas Album, Heaven Has Come. 

Here is an excerpt from Sovereign Grace Music on why this song was written for the Christmas season. 

“Over and over again God tells us in his Word, “Do not fear.” We fear being condemned. We fear holiness. We fear uncertainty. We fear enemies greater than us. But those who know God’s heart, revealed in sending his only Son to die for our sins, will never be ruled by fear. That includes Mary, who learned she was going to bear God’s Son. That includes the shepherds, who witnessed the glory of angelic choirs one evening on a hillside. And that includes anyone who believes Jesus when he says, “Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Rest from our sin, rest from our striving, rest from our fears. So take heart.”

May this song help you see and savor God this Christmas season!

You can listen to the song here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqxf-By2h5c
You can check out the full Heaven Has Come Christmas album here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhsmK74fWkMxjqlCgQ_DiJIs1roHS7GNt

Verse 1
Humble virgin, arise and take heart
You’ve been chosen to carry a son
Give no heed to the trembling inside
For the wonder has only begun

Chorus
Do not fear, do not fear
The child you will hold is the Savior foretold drawing near
Do not fear

Verse 2
Lowly shepherds, look up and take heart
See the glory of heaven burn bright
Hear the anthem of joy and good news
Hope has dawned in a stable tonight

Chorus 2
Do not fear, do not fear
The child in the hay is the Ancient of Days drawing near
Do not fear

Verse 3
Weary children, be still and take heart
Every longing you feel is a cry
For the rest He has offered to all
Come to Him, for His burden is light

Chorus 3
Do not fear, do not fear
The God who redeems you and ever will keep you is near
Do not fear

Music and words by Jon Althoff and Nathan Stiff © 2020 Sovereign Grace Worship/ASCAP (adm. worldwide by Integrity Music).

This December we will be highlighting a Song of the Week each Wednesday to help us see and savor God this Christmas season.

Our first Song of the Week is O Come All You Unfaithful, written by Bob Kauflin and Lisa Clow. 

While the Christmas season is the “most wonderful time the year” many of us can still struggle with fear, weariness, sorrow over loss, or shame over our sin. This song invites us to lift our eyes upward and see what God has done by sending His son into the world. 

May this song encourage you as you listen and worship!

Listen Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8VZf8XK4wM

VERSE 1
O come, all you unfaithful; come, weak and unstable
Come, know you are not alone
O come, barren and waiting ones, weary of praying, come
See what your God has done

CHORUS
Christ is born, Christ is born
Christ is born for you

VERSE 2
O come, bitter and broken; come with fears unspoken
Come, taste of His perfect love
O come, guilty and hiding ones; there is no need to run
See what your God has done

BRIDGE
He’s the Lamb who was given; slain for our pardon
His promise is peace; for believe

VERSE 3
So come, though you have nothing; come, He is the offering
Come, see what your God has done
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