When Immanuel Comes

Verse 1

What will we be eating when Immanuel comes?
Maybe turkey with the trimmings and a pudding with plums
Whatever we’re eating when Immanuel comes
We can join the angels sing[D]ing

Chorus 1

Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace and goodwill to humankind

Verse 2

What will we be playing when Immanuel comes?
Maybe trivial pursuit or guitar and drum
Whatever we’re playing when Immanuel comes
We can join the angels singing

Chorus 2

Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace and goodwill to humankind

Verse 3

What will we be building when Immanuel comes?
Jenga towers or new homes for those in slums?
Whatever we’re building when Immanuel comes
We can join the angels singing

Chorus 3

Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace and goodwill to humankind

Verse 4

For whom will we be caring when Immanuel comes?
Helpless folk as well as family and chums?
If we’re sharing out our caring when Immanuel comes
We can join the angels singing

Chorus 4

Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace and goodwill to humankind

Verse 5

What will we be fighting when Immanuel comes?
Is it Injustice that we’re saving people from
Whatever we’re fighting when Immanuel comes
We can join the angels singing

Chorus 5

Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace and goodwill to humankind

Verse 6

What will we be hoping when Immanuel comes?
That there’s joy in his presence for everyone?
Whatever we’re hoping when Emmanuel comes
We can join the angels singing

Chorus 6

Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace and goodwill to humankind

Verse 7

[D}No need to wait for Immanuel’s here
Been here all along, it should be clear
And when we act like him we bring him near
So join the angels singing

Chorus 7

Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace and goodwill to humankind
Glory, glory, glory to God in the highest heaven
Peace and goodwill to humankind