All The Earth Was Waiting

Verse 1

All the earth was waiting,
Long anticipating
For the true Messiah to come.
In the chill of darkness,
Light became incarnate.
King of glory, cradled in straw. He is…

Chorus 1

Joy to the world
Peace on the earth
God has come to us
Immanuel.

Verse 2

Hope for all the doubtful.
Mercy for the shameful;
Healer for the wounded and worn;
Jesus our Redeemer,
Counsellor and Keeper:
Father’s gift of love now outpoured! He is…

Chorus 2

Joy to the world
Peace on the earth
God has come to us
Immanuel.

Bridge

Come to him, the Lord of Lords!
Bring your sorrow, bring your joy!
Worship and adore the one the world was waiting for!
Jesus will return to reign
Wiping every tear away!
Death will be defeated! Earth and heaven will proclaim He is…

Chorus 3

Joy to the world
Peace on the earth
God has come to us
Immanuel.

Chorus 4

Joy to the world
Peace on the earth
God has come to us
Immanuel.
God has come to us
Immanuel.