Lyrics
Born of a virgin
King in a manger
Sent as a promise to heal the world
Coming Messiah
Given by Heaven
Miracle Savior of the world
And His name shall be called Emmanuel
Jesus You will never leave us
Savior God is with us
Oh oh oh oh
Emmanuel The Lord is with us
Whatever the season
No matter the problem
There¹s no reason to be afraid
No weapon formed against you shall prosper
Nothing can separate you from your Father
Yesterday today and forever still the same
Still the same
And His name is still called Emmanuel
For unto us a child is born
A Son is given
Call Him Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God Everlasting Father
Emmanuel
God is for me who can be against me
I don't have to fear because the Lord is here
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Meaning & Inspiration
“With Us (Oh Emmanuel)” celebrates Jesus as the promised Son whose presence answers fear. The opening images of the virgin birth, manger, Messiah, and Savior identify him with the promise of Emmanuel, “God with us.” The refrain then turns that name into assurance: Christ remains near, faithful, and unchanged amid trouble.
The lyric draws directly from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:22–23, where the promised child is called Emmanuel. Its titles “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,” and “Everlasting Father” echo Isaiah 9:6. Other lines gather promises from Isaiah 54:17, Romans 8:31, and Romans 8:38–39 to describe protection and inseparable divine love. These references connect the nativity with ongoing confidence in God’s presence rather than leaving the manger as an isolated scene. By joining Christ’s birth, saving work, and enduring faithfulness, the song presents Emmanuel as both fulfilled prophecy and present comfort. The result is praise centered on the identity of Jesus and the security found in his nearness.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 1:22-23 Matthew identifies Jesus’ virgin birth with the promise of Emmanuel, God with us.
- Isaiah 9:6 The promised Son is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Everlasting Father.
- Romans 8:31,38-39 God is for his people, and nothing can separate them from his love.