I want to believe in the lights
In the trees
Red and green dances round
‘til I’m dizzy with the scene
But there’s quiet
Deep inside
As I pray
Come, Jesus, come
All this magic we proclaim
Is weak
Is a poor substitute for You
“Emmanuel”
If we were honest
Scares us
Could I spend what I have on the rich
Knowing you were so near?
Could I pass by so easily
Believing You, You were with me
Come, God with us, Come
Let this unrest of the season
Churn
Let it burn in the candles
And help me hold tight
Only to You
Stepping out of the dance of holiday cheer
And into the shadow of the cross
The longing of advent
Pressing against the restraint of Lent
Exploding in Redemption
Emmanuel, Come
Be the light on the tree
Red running down the green
Come, Emmanuel, Come
~suelarkinsweems ’11