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No Eye Had Seen
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Jul 19, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's 'Emmanuel' is a Christmas song that reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ, drawing from the biblical narrative of angels announcing His arrival. The lyrics emphasize the mystery and wonder of the incarnation, describing how heaven quietly brought its only child into the world. The song celebrates the name 'Emmanuel,' meaning 'God with us,' and invites listeners to join in angelic praise. It connects the Old Testament prophecy that no eye had seen or ear heard with the fulfillment in Christ's birth, culminating in joyful worship of the newborn King.
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Words: Amy Grant
Music: Michael W. Smith
No eye had seen
No ear had heard
'til hosts on high
Proclaimed the birth
And heav'n brought down
(Quietly with no one watching)
It's only child
(From the womb of perfect peace)
The son of man
(Well spring of our joy delivered)
The world reconciled
(Into earthly destiny)
And song broke forth
Angelic strain
And none could help
But sing the name
Emmanuel
(Kyrie eleison we sing)
Emmanuel
(Glory to the newborn King)
Emmanuel
(Mortal and immortal voices)
Emmanuel
(Endless praises echoing)