A 1996 choral hymn dedicated to soloists Mary Carol and Mike Amaral, weaving verses from "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" with original refrains about the Messiah's arrival, peace, and God's reign over Israel and Zion. Multiple vocal parts call and respond through themes of captivity, hope, and joyous renewal.
O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here. Until the Son of God appears.
O come to us, Emmanuel, and save your people Israel.
For we wait in hope like captives here, waiting for our God to appear.
O come, all ye spring from above, and fill creation With your love.
O God of all ages past, and bring your people peace at last.
Rejoice, O Israel, rejoice!
Dawn is breaking and your time has come. Rise, arise, awake! Your night is done.
Rejoice, O Zion, your time of peace has begun.
Amen.
Awake, arise now, Israel! Glory reigns Emmanuel!
Awake, arise, arise now! Behold, now comes the morning star!
Rejoice, all Israel, rejoice!
For the Lord reigns, your God has come. Rejoice, all Israel, rejoice!
For the Lord reigns, your God has come.
Rejoice, all Israel!
For your time of peace has begun.
Rejoice, O Israel, rejoice!
For the dawn of grace and your time has come. Rise up, rise, awake, the time has come.
That was written in 1996, and it was dedicated at the time.
To 2 very special soloists, Mary Carol and Mike Amaral, that sang Tonight.
