VOUS Worship - When Hope Was Born Lyrics
Lyrics
Behold the child from heaven sent
The baby born in Bethlehem
The angels sang on the night
When hope was born
Behold the Lord in Majesty
The king of all eternity
The earth will bow to the king
Upon the throne
All creation sing
All Glory to the king
Let the sound of praises rise
As we lift His name on high
For our savior is here
Heaven has come near
Emmanuel, God is here with us
Behold the lamb arise and see
The gift of God eternal peace
The light has come and
His hope becomes our own
All creation sing
All Glory to the king
Let the sound of praises rise
As we lift His name on high
For our savior is here
Heaven has come near
Emmanuel, God is here with us
Holy Holy, God Almighty
Glory Glory, light has come
Holy Holy, God Almighty
Glory Glory, light has come
Holy Holy, God Almighty
Glory Glory, light has come
All creation sing
All Glory to the king
Let the sound of praises rise
As we lift His name on high
For our savior is here
Heaven has come near
Emmanuel, God is here with us
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When Hope Was Born - VOUS Worship (Lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
VOUS Worship's 2021 release, "When Hope Was Born," from the EP of the same name, is a profound devotional that centers entirely on the awe-inspiring event of Christ's birth and its eternal significance. The song's narrative is deeply rooted in the biblical account of Jesus’ arrival, portraying Him not just as a baby, but as the promised Messiah, the King of all eternity. From the opening lines that echo the nativity story, calling to mind the heavenly host proclaiming, "Behold the child from heaven sent, the baby born in Bethlehem," the song immediately grounds itself in the Gospel accounts. This is not merely a festive tune; it is a theological statement, declaring the immensity of God's love poured out in human form. The lyrics powerfully convey the message that in this birth, hope, which had been longed for throughout generations, was finally realized. This resonates with the prophecy in Isaiah 9:6, which foretells the coming of a child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, a message this song clearly embraces.
The central thesis of "When Hope Was Born" is the revelation of God's presence among humanity. The recurring refrain, "Emmanuel, God is here with us," is a direct callback to Matthew 1:23, a pivotal moment where this name is explained as signifying God's presence. The song moves beyond simply recounting the historical event to proclaiming the enduring reality of this divine dwelling. It emphasizes that the arrival of Christ signifies the inauguration of an era of eternal peace, as articulated in the line, "The gift of God eternal peace." This echoes the promise found in John 14:27 where Jesus says, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." The transformation from darkness to light is also a core theme, with phrases like "His hope becomes our own" and "light has come" drawing parallels to John 1:5, which states that "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." The song's jubilant declaration that "All creation sing, All Glory to the king" invites a participation from every corner of existence, reflecting the universal scope of Christ's reign as described in Philippians 2:10-11, "that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The repeated "Holy Holy, God Almighty" is a direct echo of the seraphim's cry in Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8, underscoring the eternal holiness and sovereignty of God, the very essence of the King born into humble circumstances. Ultimately, "When Hope Was Born" serves as a powerful reminder that the birth of Jesus is not a distant historical fact but a present reality, a wellspring of hope, peace, and God's intimate presence for all who believe.