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Unto Us
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Aug 18, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's song "Unto Us" celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, reflecting on the wonder that the King of Heaven would come to earth as a humble child. The lyrics emphasize the incarnation, calling Jesus the promised one, the Prince of Peace, and Emmanuel, who brings freedom and love. The song also looks ahead to the cross, acknowledging that Jesus came to die and rise again, offering new life. With a worshipful tone, it echoes the angels' proclamation of glory to God in the highest, inviting listeners to rejoice in the gift of salvation.
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Who are we that a King would trade Heaven's riches
For a stable and a manager low
Can it be, Great I am bending down to reach us
Morning star, let this dark world know
Here is our promised one
Jesus, our hope has come
Unto us, unto us
A child is born
Unto us, unto us
A son is given
Glory to God in the highest
Wonderful, Prince of Peace
Emmanuel, has come to set captives free
And with the angels we sing
"Glory to God in the highest..."
He has brought this great love
Unto us
Who are we that a King would still walk among us
Knowing He would only live to die
Cross of shame, crown of thorns He still chose to carry
Beauty broken, breathing us new life
Here is our promised one
Jesus, our hope has come
Unto us, unto us
A child is born
Unto us, unto us
A son is given
Glory to God in the highest
Wonderful, Prince of Peace
Emmanuel, has come to set captives free
And with the angels we sing
"Glory to God in the highest..."
He has brought this great love
Unto us
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Emmanuel
Love has come
Unto us, unto us
A child is born
Unto us, unto us
A son is given
Glory to God in the highest
Wonderful, Prince of Peace
Emmanuel, has come to set captives free
And with the angels we sing
"Glory to God in the highest...."
He has brought this great love
Unto us