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God With Us
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Jun 22, 2026 updated
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Don Moen's 'God With Us' reflects on the incarnation of Jesus Christ, emphasizing His identification with human suffering and frailty. The song highlights that Jesus experienced temptation, prejudice, and injustice yet forgave and died in humanity's place. It celebrates God's closeness through the name Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us,' and affirms God's goodness. The lyrics draw from the biblical theme of Christ's humanity and sacrificial love, offering assurance of understanding and redemption.
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He stood where I stand
He felt what I feel
He understands
He knows my frailty
Shared my humanity
Tempted in every way
Yet without sin
God with us
So close to us
God with us Emmanuel
Emmanuel
One of a hated race
Stung by the prejudice
Suffering injustice
Yet he forgives
Wept for my wasted years
Paid for my wickedness
He died in my place
That I might live
God with us
So close to us
God with us Emmanuel
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Emmanuel, Emmanuel
God is good we sing and shout
God is good we celebrate
God is good no more we doubt it
God is good we know it's true